Colt 1848 Dragoon
The Colt 1848 Dragoon was produced betwen 1848 and 1863. This antique weapon came from the Colt 1846 Walker.
Were built three Dragoon models:
The first model, comes in a military version with a brass trigger guard, in the civilian version is nickel plated. Some 5.000 revolvers were made in this version.
The second version, was produced in 1850 and 1851, comes with rectangular cylinder lock holes (oval in the first model). Almost 2.800 firearms were made in the second version.
The third version, was produced from 1852 to 1861, and has a round trigger guard. Some 10.500 pieces were made in this version, a small number have a slot in the frame to fit an extra stock.
Uberti makes excellent replicas of the three models:
Uberti 1848 Dragoon 1st Model .44 Blackpowder
Uberti 1848 Dragoon 2nd Model .44 Blackpowder
Uberti 1848 Dragoon 3rd Model .44 Blackpowder
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Calibre: .44″ (11,2 mm)
Catridge capacity: six-shoot
Operation: single-action
Firing system: percussion
Breach-loading: N/A
Length: 343 mm (13.5″)
Barrel length: 191 mm (7.5″)
Weight: 1770 g (62.4 oz.)
Grip: walnut grip plates
Sight: fixed
Safety: half-cock hammer
*See also: Colt 1861 NavyModel
September 18th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
hello, last week i got a Colt Baby Dragoon, im looking for information about this firearm.
I guess you could help me,
thanks.
September 23rd, 2007 at 6:54 am
Hello Paul, i will write about colt baby dragoon and more American firearms soon.
Regards and thanks for your comment
January 17th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Two Questions:
1. Would Colt MFG Co. have record on the 3rd Model Dragoon?
2. What serial numbers of the 3rd models were stamped “US” only/
March 8th, 2008 at 1:56 am
[…] Designed by the Texas Ranger Capt. Samuel Walker who died in the Battle of Juamantha in Mexico in 1847. Colt produced some 1000 revolvers of the 1846 Walker, in 1847. This revolver is like gold for the antique firearms collectors, this piece can cost between $60.000 and $300.000 (us dollars). The 1846 walker is similar with the Colt 1848 Dragoon. […]