19317257
- Make: Colt
- Model: 1848 3rd Model Dragoon
- Caliber: .44 Black Powder
- Action: Percussion Cap
- Condition: Excellent
- Price: $8,500 AUD
- Listed on: usedguns.com.au
- Dealer: HVTM Outdoors
Listing Number: 19317257 Calibre: 44 BP Make: Colt Model: 1848 3rd Model Dragoon Condition: Excellent Price: $8500 Serial No: 11858 Action: Revolving Cylinder Barrel Length: 7.5" State: NSW Advertised: 28-02-2026 Comment: Colt 1848 3rd Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver. Serial No. 11858 (Mfg. 1851) A genuine survivor of the American frontier era, this Colt 1848 3rd Model Dragoon represents one of Samuel Colt’s most iconic designs and a pivotal chapter in U.S. firearms history. Manufactured in 1851, this revolver is a true collector’s piece, steeped in legend and scarce to find in such honest condition today. Historical Background The Colt Dragoon revolvers were developed as a direct improvement on the oversized 1847 Colt Walker. The Walker, while powerful, was heavy, unwieldy, and plagued with cylinder failures. In response, Samuel Colt worked with the U.S. Mounted Rifles (nicknamed “Dragoons”) to refine the design. The result was the Colt 1848 Dragoon, produced between 1848–1860 in three main variations. The Dragoon was lighter and more practical than the Walker, yet retained formidable stopping power with its .44 calibre chambering. It quickly became a favourite sidearm for the Texas Rangers, frontiersmen, and military officers. It saw use across the American frontier during the turbulent mid-19th century, from the Indian Wars to the early years leading into the Civil War. The 3rd Model Dragoon, produced from 1851–1860, is the final and most refined version. It ...
