This revolver was manufactured in 1850 during the transition between the Model 1848 Baby Dragoon and Model 1849 Pocket revolvers. It has the distinctive squareback trigger guard of the earlier model while also featuring the improved rectangular cylinder stops and barrel mounted loading lever typical of the Model 1849 Pocket. The barrel has a post front sight and "-ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW-YORK CITY-" on top and a small loading cutout on the right side of the lug. The five-shot cylinder has the stagecoach hold-up scene and safety pins between each nipple. The frame has the small "COLTS/PATENT" marking. The squareback cylinder has a "C" on the left and a "T" on the right. The back strap has "JPB" lightly scratched on the butt. Matching serial numbers are found on the wedge, arbor pin, cylinder, loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap.

Very good with 85% plus original silver plating remaining and display an attractive aged patina. The cylinder is a mix of silver-gray and brown patina and has a distinct roll-scene and mostly complete pins. The balance of the revolver displays mostly mottled brown patina. There is some mild pitting. The grip is very fine and has much of the varnish finish remaining, a chip at the heel on the left, minor lower edge wear, and light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. This is a solid representative example of the transitional Colt Model 1848 Dragoon.