Colt's 3rd Dragoon

Ben Towe · April 24, 2011, 04:34 PM

Hello long lost friends, I've just traded for a NIB Colt's Dragoon and thought I'd share some pictures and get your opinions on value, etc.

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Fingers McGee · April 24, 2011, 04:38 PM

A NIB Sig Series Colt 3rd Model Dragoon is worth around $600. In 90% condition the value drops to about $250

madcratebuilder · April 25, 2011, 07:43 AM

Your Dragoon appears to be the F1741, Third Model Dragoon, Military Model. Four screw with the steel back strap. These are scarce. Designed to be used with a shoulder stock, Colt Blackpowder never produced the shoulder stocks.

Ben Towe · April 26, 2011, 04:51 AM

Yes, it is the F1741 with the shoulder stock screws you speak of. Should I keep it in unfired condition or just shoot it and enjoy it? I bought it with the intention of keeping it unfired... but temptation, temptation...

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madcratebuilder · April 26, 2011, 08:18 AM

I would shoot it. I would keep it in the best possible condition. Fire arms are not a great investment medium, while there are a few exceptions, prices keep up with inflation. Shoot it and enjoy it and hopefully you well break even if and when you sell.

Hardy · April 26, 2011, 06:18 PM

I think Fingers has a pretty good knowledge on this 3rd model dragoon. If it was a 1st model or the marine dragoon I might argue a little. It's a fine piece and if it came with original shipping box /2 foam paddings/instruction manual/ and liner in gray box uncracked it might be worth $800.00. But what was posted earlie the prices are a little conservative but realistic. Actually I want a 3rd First model Signiture dragoon in boxes. Hey everyone I need one

WBH

Fingers McGee · April 26, 2011, 11:07 PM

I didn't enlarge the picture, so didnt see the shoulder stock cuts. MCB was on the stick when he identified it as a F1741. That model is scarce and would command a premium over the standard Sig Series 3rd Model. The fluted cylinder model is even more scarce otherwise known as rare - and IIRC, MCB has one of them

madcratebuilder · April 27, 2011, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coltmaster

The fluted cylinder model is even more scarce otherwise known as rare - and IIRC, MCB has one of them

Here's a standard 3rd Model dragoon with the rectangular cylinder notches.

Same 3rd Model with a fluted cylinder.

Fluted 1860 wanted equal time.

April 24, 2011, 04:38 PM	#2
Fingers McGee Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2008 Location: High & Dry in Missouri Ozarks Posts: 2,113	A NIB Sig Series Colt 3rd Model Dragoon is worth around $600. In 90% condition the value drops to about $250 __________________ Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee - AKA Man of Many Colts - Alter ego of Diabolical Ken; SASS Regulator 28564-L-TG; Rangemaster and stage writer extraordinaire; Frontiersman, Pistoleer, NRA Endowment Life, NMLRA, SAF, CCRKBA, STORM 327, SV115; Charter member, Central Ozarks Western Shooters Cynic: A blackguard whose faulty vision see things as they are, not as they should be. Ambrose Bierce

April 26, 2011, 04:51 AM	#4
Ben Towe Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 1,128	Yes, it is the F1741 with the shoulder stock screws you speak of. Should I keep it in unfired condition or just shoot it and enjoy it? I bought it with the intention of keeping it unfired... but temptation, temptation... Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk __________________ 'Merica: Back to back World War Champs

April 26, 2011, 11:07 PM	#7
Fingers McGee Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2008 Location: High & Dry in Missouri Ozarks Posts: 2,113	I didn't enlarge the picture, so didnt see the shoulder stock cuts. MCB was on the stick when he identified it as a F1741. That model is scarce and would command a premium over the standard Sig Series 3rd Model. The fluted cylinder model is even more scarce otherwise known as rare - and IIRC, MCB has one of them __________________ Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee - AKA Man of Many Colts - Alter ego of Diabolical Ken; SASS Regulator 28564-L-TG; Rangemaster and stage writer extraordinaire; Frontiersman, Pistoleer, NRA Endowment Life, NMLRA, SAF, CCRKBA, STORM 327, SV115; Charter member, Central Ozarks Western Shooters Cynic: A blackguard whose faulty vision see things as they are, not as they should be. Ambrose Bierce

April 25, 2011, 07:43 AM	#3
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Your Dragoon appears to be the F1741, Third Model Dragoon, Military Model. Four screw with the steel back strap. These are scarce. Designed to be used with a shoulder stock, Colt Blackpowder never produced the shoulder stocks.

April 26, 2011, 08:18 AM	#5
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	I would shoot it. I would keep it in the best possible condition. Fire arms are not a great investment medium, while there are a few exceptions, prices keep up with inflation. Shoot it and enjoy it and hopefully you well break even if and when you sell.

April 26, 2011, 06:18 PM	#6
Hardy Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 709	I think Fingers has a pretty good knowledge on this 3rd model dragoon. If it was a 1st model or the marine dragoon I might argue a little. It's a fine piece and if it came with original shipping box /2 foam paddings/instruction manual/ and liner in gray box uncracked it might be worth $800.00. But what was posted earlie the prices are a little conservative but realistic. Actually I want a 3rd First model Signiture dragoon in boxes. Hey everyone I need one WBH