This Dragoon model revolver and its mate (presented to the Czar of Russia) are considered among Colt's masterpieces. Apparently, they were created as part of a set of three pairs of gold-inlaid revolvers that Colt took with him to Europe in 1854.

Aug 26, 2017 · The Czar of Russia Colt, for instance, (pictured above) remains one of the finest examples of American engraving ever produced. During World War I and II, firearm manufacturers focused on...

As part of his campaign, Colt presented one revolver from each pair in the set (including the present revolver’s mate, now in Saint Petersburg at the Hermitage) to Czar Nicholas I of Russia. Shortly thereafter, the revolver described here is thought to have been given to Sultan Abdülmecid of Turkey in Constantinople.

They sail up the Danube river to the Tyrolean Alps and then embark at Petersburg where they represent the United States at the Coronation of Czar Alexander II of Russia. In November After six months of touring, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Colt return home to America.

Mar 11, 2011 · The Czarist Russian government ordered 51,100 Colt Government Model (commercial) pistols from Colt in 1915. Several shipments were made, the first in February 1916, the last in January 1917. The serial number (non exclusive) range is C23000-C89000.

Jan 8, 2019 · Just to be clear, these are NOT my guns. The SAA is an image from my friend Damien and the Dragoon was a gift from Colt to the Czar of Russia.

Mar 2, 2017 · Colt aggressively marketed arms to both sides. In November 1854, he presented three gold-inlaid revolvers, one example from each pair, to Czar Nicholas I of Russia. Of these, the Third Model Dragoon serial number 12407 (now in The Hermitage, Saint Petersburg) is actually the mate to the Museum’s pistol, serial number 12406.

Made at Samuel Colt’s (1814–1862) direction for exhibition at international fairs and for presentation to important officials and foreign and domestic heads of state, including the kings of Sweden and Denmark and the Czar of Russia, they functioned as diplomatic gifts and demonstrations of the company’s artistic and technical achievements.

Made at Samuel Colt’s (1814–62) direction for exhibition at international fairs and for presentation to important officials and foreign and domestic heads of state, including the kings of Sweden and Denmark and the Czar of Russia, they functioned as diplomatic gifts and demonstrations of the company’s artistic and technical achievements.