SOLD Colt 2nd Gen 3rd Model Dragoon unfired

Unfired Colt 2nd generation 3rd model Dragoon for sale. I don't have the original box. This Colt is part of my collection that was bought from the original collector in the late 80's and has been in the safe since then. My health and age are working against me and I don't want to leave the burden of selling the collection to my wife. The Dragoon is a Model F1740 made in 1981 with a total production of 2731 total units. There is absolutely no rust, and the bore and chambers are in perfect condition. The screw heads are untouched. There is a very faint turn line on the cylinder from the previous owner who was a collector of 2nd gen Colts with over 250 models in his collection. It has a 7 1/2 barrel, 7 groove left hand twist like the originals, weighs 66 ounces, German silver front sight blade, V notch rear, brass backstrap and trigger guard, one piece oiled American walnut grips. Colt specifies 35-40 grains of 3f black powder with 37 grains as a recommended load, number 11 caps, .457 pure lead round ball or pure lead conicals. If you need any additional photos or information let me know. Asking $675 shipped USPS Priority Mail fully insured where legal. I use the shipping guidelines of Cabelas before they stopped shipping black powder arms. I can take Paypal F&F or add the fees or a US Postal Money order only. If paying with Paypal please remit the payment within 24 hours of your I'll take it or I will assume that you are no longer interested and have to pass it to the next buyer. If sending a money order we can work out the details by phone. If interested please start a conversation so we don't take up space on the forum and we can plan on a conversation by phone to finalize the details. I like talking with buyers instead of typing due to paralysis in my right hand. I will provide tracking and
insurance details when shipped. Other cased 2nd gen Colts will be listed as time permits.

Beautiful .

Thanks Lenny, there are many more to come. Why spend over a $1000 on repop LeMat when you can have a genuine Colt for less?

This is not a 3rd generation signature series Italian Dragoon. It is a 2nd generation Model F1740 Dragoon that was made in 1981 and is unfired.

Will you be listing any other Colt 2nd gen's in the near future ? 1862 Pocket Navy ? 1851 Navy ? 1861 Navy ?

When you get to others, will they all be Colts?

Thanks

fdf

The arrogance of excellence. Now's your chance, guys: Judge Colt and a Jury of Six!

Yes FDF they are all Colts. Thanks Treestalker, you made me smile when I read your post.

Hi Randall, PM sent!

Badgerfarm said:

Yes FDF they are all Colts. Thanks Treestalker, you made me smile when I read your post.

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More pictures as requested.

Sadly, I'm on the wrong side of the pond.

Beautifully made guns

Thank you, Henry. Pictures don't do them any favors either. The fit, finish, and feel of a genuine Colt is very different from the reproductions of today.

Just gorgeous!
I have a 2nd gen Pocket Navy in the safe.
Wish I had more!
Irish

These revolvers are tremendously better made than any repro today. Some say even better and more consistently than the originals.

I've had several original Colts through the years that I sold to a museum many years ago in a fit of insanity and you are right. The original Colts were very very good but didn't have the metallurgy available to them that we have today. Mine just need new homes so I don't leave a headache to my wife when I'm gone.

I might consider trades for a stainless Ruger Old Army with adj sights or Uberti or Pietta Colt Paterson with attached loading lever.

Sold pending funds. Please close this one too, Zonie