Colt Percussion Gun Cases

Dragoon $220

This gun case is a reproduction of a Colt Dragoon case that was manufactured by Colt contract suppliers in the 1840's and 50's. The dimensions of the case, the mahogany wood, and the oil finish, are all copied from original cases I have researched over the past 3 years. I have also duplicated the lock, hinges and lock plate, and even the style of inletting (I left out the scribe marks at the hinges, but can add them if you desire an exact copy).

The color of the cloth is also a match of the original color used by Colt in 42% of the cases manufactured. You will also see the reproduction of the instruction label that Colt placed on the lids of its cases. The overall construction of the case is better than the originals, with a pine veneered plywood bottom instead of the cheap pine scrap used in the 1850's that was glued with gaps up to 1/8th of an inch. Most of the guns shipped in the 1850's went to the military without the nice cases, and they were kept in double saddle holsters. Only the civilian shipments got the cases and they were an option at extra cost. Dragoon cases are a lot rarer than the Navy and Army cases.

Navy $220

This an example of a reproduction of an 1851 Colt gun case. It is built with the same materials and in the same style of the original Colt contract boxes of the 1850's and 60's. It is a mahogany box with hinge and lock inletting in the manner used in the originals. The lining has been color matched with the original cloth used by Colt. The label is a reproduction of the original instructions included with each black powder revolver that Colt produced. 

It is partitioned for powder flask, bullet mold, cap box, paper cartridges and the gun in the same manner as the original. Cases are available for 1849 pocket, 1851 Navy, and 1860 Army along with a non partitioned case for 1873 single action Army in 7 1/2 inch barrel length.

Army $220

This an example of a reproduction of an 1860 Colt gun case. It is built with the same materials and in the same style of the original Colt contract boxes of the 1860's. It is a mahogany box with hinge and lock inletting in the manner used in the originals. The lining has been color matched with the original cloth used by Colt. The label is a reproduction of the original instructions included with each black powder revolver that Colt produced. 

It is partitioned for powder flask, bullet mold, cap box, paper cartridges and the gun in the same manner as the original. Cases are available for 1849 pocket, 1851 Navy, along with a non partitioned case for 1873 single action Army in 7 1/2 inch barrel length.

49 Pocket $210

This an example of a reproduction of an 1849 Colt gun case. It is built with the same materials and in the same style of the original Colt contract boxes of the 1850's and 60's. It is a mahogany box with hinge and lock inletting in the manner used in the originals. The lining has been color matched with the original cloth used by Colt. The label is a reproduction of the original instructions included with each black powder revolver that Colt produced. 

It is partitioned for powder flask, bullet mold, cap box, paper cartridges and the gun in the same manner as the original. Cases are available for 1849 pocket, 1851 Navy, and 1860 Army along with a non partitioned case for 1873 single action Army in 7 1/2 inch barrel length.