1848 3RD MODEL DRAGOON

1848 DRAGOON 3rd

With an improved loading lever, shorter cylinder and lighter weight, the Dragoon was an improvement over the Colt Walker. Of the four Dragoon models, the first was manufactured for Colt by Eli Whitney. Small enhancements separate the four Dragoon models. The Whitneyville model is made like the original Walker but uses a dragoon barrel and cylinder, the 1st model uses oval cylinder bolt slots, the 2nd model uses squared cylinder bolt slots and the 3rd model incorporates a round trigger guard.

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With an improved loading lever, shorter cylinder and lighter weight, the Dragoon was an improvement over the Colt Walker. Of the four Dragoon models, the first was manufactured for Colt by Eli Whitney. Small enhancements separate the four Dragoon models. The Whitneyville model is made like the original Walker but uses a dragoon barrel and cylinder, the 1st model uses oval cylinder bolt slots, the 2nd model uses squared cylinder bolt slots and the 3rd model incorporates a round trigger guard.


FinishesTechnicalParts and Schematics
000: STANDARD
A00: OLD WEST ANTIQUE PATINA FINISH REV.
B02: COIN FINISH HARDENING
C00: CHARCOAL BLUE FINISH
E40: WALKER-DRAGOON DELUXE ENGRAV.
E43: WALKER-DRAGOON PRESTIGE ENGRAV.
E44: WALKER-DRAG.PREST.ENGR.WITH EAGLE
G08: HAND RUBBED OIL ON SELECTED WOOD
W00: WHITE FINISH FOR REV.
Caliber: .44
Length of Barrel: 7½”
Overall Length: 13,50″
Weight: 4.08 lbs
Barrel: Forged steel
Frame: Forged steel and color case
Number of Grooves: 7
Twist: Left
Cylinder: 6 shot engraved
Triggerguard: Brass
Grip: One piece walnut
Chamber capacity: 6



Item Model Barrel Length cal.
0082 3RD DRAGOON MOD.7.1/2″ .44 REV. BRASS BS&TG.CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK 7.1/2” .44



N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 A0082001 1 DRAGOON 3°MOD.MILITARY FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 A0081002 1 DRAGOON 2°MOD. HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0080003 1 BARREL .44
4 A0080004 1 DRAGOON 1°MOD. WEDGE ASSEMBLY
5 A0081005 1 DRAGOON 2°MOD .44 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
7 A0080007 1 DRAGOON 1°MOD. HAND ASSEMBLY
8 0082008 1 BACKSTRAP
9 0080009 1 BARREL STUD
10 0080010 1 TRIGGER
11 0080011 1 GRIP
12 0081012 1 BOLT
13 A0080013 1 DRAGOON 1°MOD. LOADING LEVER ASSEMBLY
15 0040015 1 SIGHT
19 0080019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0081020 1 MAIN SPRING
24 0080024 1 PLUNGER
26 0082026 1 CIVIL TRIGGERGUARD
28 0000028 1 CYLINDER LOCK PIN
31 0080031 2 FRONT TRIGGERGUARD SCREW
32 0080032 4 REAR BACKSTRAP SCREW
33 0080033 1 WEDGE SCREW
34 0080034 1 PLUNGER SCREW
35 0080035 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING SCREW
36 0000036 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
37 0080037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0080038 2 TRIGGER SCREW
39 0080039 1 LOADING LEVER SCREW
40 0080040 1 BOLT SCREW
42 0040042 2 SHOULDER STOCK SCREW



0086 3RD MOD.DRAGOON 7.1/2″ .44 REV. 7.1/2” .44



N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 A0081001 1 DRAGOON 2°MOD. FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 A0081002 1 DRAGOON 2°MOD. HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0080003 1 BARREL .44
4 A0080004 1 DRAGOON 1°MOD. WEDGE ASSEMBLY
5 A0081005 1 DRAGOON 2°MOD .44 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
7 A0080007 1 DRAGOON 1°MOD. HAND ASSEMBLY
8 0080008 1 BACKSTRAP
9 0080009 1 BARREL STUD
10 0080010 1 TRIGGER
11 0080011 1 GRIP
12 0081012 1 BOLT
13 A0080013 1 DRAGOON 1°MOD. LOADING LEVER ASSEMBLY
15 0040015 1 SIGHT
19 0080019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0081020 1 MAIN SPRING
24 0080024 1 PLUNGER
26 0082026 1 CIVIL TRIGGERGUARD
28 0000028 1 CYLINDER LOCK PIN
31 0080031 2 FRONT TRIGGERGUARD SCREW
32 0080032 4 REAR BACKSTRAP SCREW
33 0080033 1 WEDGE SCREW
34 0080034 1 PLUNGER SCREW
35 0080035 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING SCREW
36 0000036 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
37 0080037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0080038 1 TRIGGER SCREW
39 0080039 1 LOADING LEVER SCREW
40 0080040 1 BOLT SCREW



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