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

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