A Rare Cased Colt London Hartford Dragoon Revolver. 14 ¾” overall, 7 ½" octagonal to .44 cal round barrel with bead foresight & ‘Address Saml Colt New-York City’ on top flat, London proof marks, faint cylinder scene numbered 115 with London proofs, frame stamped on left hand side 'Colts patent'. Silver plated trigger guard & backstrap, all parts numbered 115 including wedge. Varnished walnut grips. In its original oak dark blue velvet lined London case with front hooks. Containing a large J Barlow powder flask, Colts patent iron bullet mould, horn round box for spare nipples, turnscrew, key & Eley cap tin.
115 for 1853.
A rare pistol in good condition.
Third Model Dragoon assembled in London with Hartford made parts, only 700 were made.