Colt's revolver was the first truly mass produced item made using modern industrial techniques. This Colt Dragoon was made in Colts London factory in 1853 in readiness for the Crimean War.

Object Details maker Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Location Currently not on view Credit Line Charles Bremner Hogg Jackson date made 1859 ID Number 1980.0399.0698 accession number ...

The original development centred on trying to lighten the Dragoon revolver, but this proved problematic, so a new approach was adopted. The success of Colt’s .36” calibre 1851 Navy revolver prompted ...

The Colt factory made several attempts to modify and reduce the Dragoon’s weight without success. Colt’s engineers instead concentrated their efforts on developing a new .44-cal. revolver.

Appraisal: Colt Third Model Dragoon, ca. 1855, from Bismarck, Hour 2. Watch Paul Carella's appraisal of a Colt Third Model Dragoon, ca. 1855, in Bismarck, Hour 2 ...

Description In total, over 19,000 six-shot .44 caliber First, Second and Third Model Colt Dragoon revolvers were produced between 1848 and 1861. Many were purchased for military issue by both the U.S.