Very Rare Original Colt Third Model .44 Dragoon, In Oak Case

Rare, Original Pre-1861 Colt Third Model  .44 Caliber Dragoon Revolver, Blued//Brass with original 7.5-inch round barrel. All-mathcing serial numbers. Walnut grips. Serial Number: 1244X.  Only 8,390 of the Third Model were produced from 1851 through 1860, and less than 4,000 are believed to still exist. This design had more variations compared to its earlier counterparts. Some of the Third Model Colt Dragoon revolvers such as this one had frame cuts for detachable shoulder stocks. In very good condition with some pitting. (See the 44 photos. Has COLT PATENT US stamped on left side of frame. Includes a bullet mold and a U.S.-stamped powder horn, three original Civil War-vintage.packets of paper cartidges, a tin of Eley percussion caps, and lots of round lead balls. In a 17.5″. x 11.75″ x 3″ deep non-period burgundy-lined pal presentation case with some scratches and a partially-detached brass hinge.  This revolver most likely saw service in the U.S. Civil War.  It would be worthwhile to obtain a Colt factory history letter on this revolver. (INPB-851)