Colt Third Model Dragoon. 7 3/8" round barrel is 44 caliber and has a good bore. It appears that about 1/8" of the barrel has been cut. The top of the barrel is marked "Address Saml Colt New-York" The rear sight is dovetailed right after the "O" in "York". The left side of the frame is marked "Colts" over "Patent" over "US". The brass triggerguard and gripstrap have a nice patina and are stamped "GWP" right behind the guard. The serial number 17222 is on all parts including the wedge pin. This pistol is cut for attachment of the third pattern shoulder stock, and has a four screw frame with brass backstrap. The cylinder scene is mostly there but fairly faint. The cylinder is stamped "W.L. Ormsby". The grips are crack-free and the oval outline of a cartouche is visible on the left side grip. Metal surfaces are mostly gray. The action works well and locks up tightly. Estimated Value$8,000 - 12,000.