Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver, serial no. 12406

Samuel Colt · American

Date: ca. 1853

Medium: Steel, brass, gold, wood (walnut)

Dimensions: L. 14 in. (35.6 cm); L. of barrel 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Cal. .44 in. (11.2 mm); case; H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 16 3/16 in. (41.1 cm); D. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 9.8 oz. (224 g)

Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Revolvers

Culture: American, Hartford, Connecticut

Themes: Animals, Coat of Arms, George Washington

Gift of George and Butonne Repaire, 1995