Chief Rick Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 A family member has this pistol. No known provenance. The family is not hurting for money and doesn't need to sell it but are considering do so as it has no known history to the family. Where would be the best place to get a valuation on this pistol and, if they decided to sell, would you recommend consigning though someone or direct sale through advertising on a certain site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Go to the Colt Forum https://www.coltforum.com/whats-new/ Good folks high expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 From 2012. https://www.pbs.org/video/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-1850-colt-second-model-dragoon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Haller Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Maybe contact Rock Island Auctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caladisi kid Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Seems to be a first model Dragoon, based on oval cylinder stops, about 6700 made 1848-1858. Value depends on collector vs. shooter and condition of item. The serial dates this most likely a 1849-50 and most were marked " U.S.M.R. " with the " U.S. DRAGOON " mark on fewer, number unknown. Getting it lettered, if possible, would tell some of it's history since it could have been used during the Civil War based on the OP's area. Good Luck. My 2 bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 Has anyone had any dealings with Cherry's Fine Guns in Greensboro, NC? Would that be a good contact for valuation and/or possible sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 You can also try https://www.collectorsfirearms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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