^Lot 2329 COMPOSITE SQUARE BACK COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER.

Cal. 44. S# 6513. Standard configuration, 7.5" octagonal to round barrel, 1-line New York address. S# would make this 1st model made in 1849 with square back trigger bow, but cylinder has later 2nd model style cylinder with rectangular stops, not round like on 1st models. Cylinder has been re-numbered to match rest of gun. CONDITION: good overall, appears to be all original parts though cylinder & loading arm are renumbered, no number on wedge or grips, but outlines of inspection cartouches are visible on both sides of weathered worn grips. Metal cleaned, pitted & stained, address & numbers mostly discernible. Front sight filed down and inset dovetailed brass pin added. Mechanics are fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Dave Berenson estate collection. (01-29656/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.