This revolver was manufactured in 1850, subsequently restored in the 20th century, and is marked with "-ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW YORK CITY-" on the top of the barrel, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, the hold up scene on the cylinder, and matching serial numbers. A "K" is marked under the serial number on the trigger guard. Small British proofmarks are on the left side of the barrel and between the nipples on the cylinder. It has the standard post and hammer notch sights. It also features a solid barrel lug not cut for a loading lever or loading slot. The squared back trigger guard identifies it as a Baby Dragoon though it could easily be mistaken for a "Wells Fargo" Model 1849 variation at a glance. This example also falls in the overlapping portion of the Model 1848 and 1849 serial number range. Only 15,000 Model 1848 were produced between 1847 and 1850 compared to around 350,000 Model 1849 Pocket revolvers produced from 1850 to 1873. The revolver comes in a later fitted relined case with a package of "5 Combustible Envelope Cartridges", reproduction powder flask, combination nipple wrench/screw driver, oiler, Colt patent bullet mold, and Eley Bros. cap tin.

Very fine as professionally restored. The revolver retains 98% of the bright high polish blue finish, 85% silver plating, and 95% case colors. There is some minor edge and handling/storage type wear along with some slight patches of spotting. The grips are very fine with some spots of slight discoloration and minor handling marks. The action is excellent. The relined case is very good with minor storage wear. The accessories are very good.