Colt's Manufacturing · Revolver · Out Of Production · 1848
| Weight (empty) | 1800 g (63.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 362 mm (14.25") |
| Barrel Length | 191 mm (7.52") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 290 m/s (951 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 409 J (302 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 68 m (74 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .44 Caliber Round Ball (Dragoon load)
The Colt Dragoon Model 1848 is a single-action, six-shot .44 caliber percussion revolver designed by Samuel Colt as the direct successor to the catastrophic-but-powerful Colt Walker Model 1847. Produced in three successive models (First Model 1848-1850, Second Model 1850-1851, and Third Model 1851-1860) at Colt's new Hartford, Connecticut factory, the Dragoon addressed every major combat complaint raised by the United States Mounted Rifles and Dragoon regiments about the Walker: the cylinder was...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Samuel Colt