HANDGUNS

	Handgun #002: Colt Single Action Army Revolver # 115349. Factory engraved, 43/4", .44-40, Nickel, pearl grips. Barrel etched Colt Frontier SixShooter. 85% original finish, untouched. Shipped to Hummel in San Antonio, 1885.
	Handgun #006: Colt Model 1848 2nd U.S. Contract Dragoon Revolver # 2150. 71/2" .44cal. This is one of the first revolvers made by Sam Colt at the Pearl St. factory. Deliveries to the U.S. was in early 1848 and they were issued to the U.S. Regiment of Mounted Riflemen. Lt. William T. Sherman purchased one. Many ended up with deserters in the California Gold Rush of 1849. Only 1000 made. 100% original.
	Handgun #007: Colt 2nd Model Dragoon Revolver # 10973. 71/2" .44cal. U.S. contract. All markings present and clear. Nice smooth gun, no rough spots. Good cylinder, nice grips.
	Handgun #008: Colt 1st Model Civilian Dragoon Revolver # 1631. 71/2" .44cal. Very good condition, nice cylinder. Inscribed: E.F.deSelding. This Colt was carried by Edward F. deSelding in the California Gold Rush of 1849. Much historical research comes with the gun along with the original holster.
	Handgun #011: Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver #8839. 3", .31cal. Ranger and Indian cylinder. Some finish, lots of silver on the straps. Good cylinder. No rough spots.
	Handgun #013: Ethan Allen .32 Sidehammer Rimfire Revolver. 2nd model transitional. Only 1000 made between 1859 and 1862. Early cartridge revolver used in the Civil War.
	Handgun #015: Colt Detective Special Revolver #386308. 2, .38spl. cal. Nickel finish, factory carved pearl steerhead grips with shallow medallion. Special contour front sight. All factory original, one gun shipment to Springfield,Missouri in 1930.
	Handgun #016: U.S. Model 1836 Contract Pistol made by Waters of Milbury,Ct. in 1844. U.S. arsenal conversion to percussion. All clear marks. Good condition.
	Handgun #017: English Dragoon Pistol. .69cal., 12 barrel. Unmarked except for XX on every part. Appears to be a restock of early parts. This pistol was brought back from Europe by a WWII vet who liberated it, so we know that it is at least 70 yrs. old. Any input is welcome?

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