Taylor/Uberti 3rd Model Dragoon Case Hardened .44 Caliber 7.5" Barrel Black Powder Revolver

Taylor/Uberti 3rd Model Dragoon Case Hardened .44 Caliber 7.5" Barrel Black Powder RevolverDeveloped in 1848, the Colt® Dragoon was issued in pairs as service firearms to members of the U.S. Army’s Mounted Rifles 1st Cavalry, the first of many units known as Dragoons. This revolver had a long and distinguished history in military and civilian service during the 1850s and 1860s, including its use in the Civil War. The dragoon models feature a case hardened forged steel frame, blued parts, brass backstrap and triggerguard. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Model Dragoons all differ by cylinder notch and triggerguard shapes: 1st model has oval notches and squareback triggerguard, 2nd model has square notches and squareback triggerguard, and the 3rd model has square notches and round triggerguard. A conversion cylinder is available for the Dragoon revolver that is a drop-in conversion to smokeless .45LC/.45Schofield ammunition. Barrel Length : 7.5 Inch Caliber : .44 (.454" to .457" round ball or .454" conical bullet) Cap: CCI #11 Capacity: 6 rounds Weight : 4.1 lbs Finish: Blue Finish with Case Hardened Frame, brass backstrap and trigger guard Grip: Walnut Sights : Blade Front Overall Length: 13.4 InchesImported By Taylor And CompanyManufactured By: Uberti in Italy