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  • Lot #4275
Lot #4274
Lot #4276

Lot 4275: Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 8, 2021

Lot 4275: Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 8, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1848
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1872
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The Baby Dragoon was the first pocket revolver manufactured at Colt's factory in Hartford, and approximately 15,000 were manufactured in 1847-50. This revolver was manufactured in 1850 and has the two-line New York address on top of the barrel, small "COLTS/PATENT" on the left of the frame, Texas Ranger scene and "COLTS/PATENT/No. 12856" on the cylinder. All matching serial numbers besides the mismatched wedge (22463). Includes modern wood display case.

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