A rare Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver dating: 1848 provenance: USA, Octag…

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A rare Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver

dating: 1848 provenance: USA, Octagonal, rifled, 4", 31 cal barrel (some scaling and pitting inside, visible rifling) with brass conical front sight, dorsal marking "ADDRESS SAM.L COLT / NEW-YORK CITY" in two lines between curly brackets. The barrel's serial number matching the frame, wedge with three matching numbers. Five-shot cylinder depicting a fighting on horseback between Rangers and natives, featuring a central cartouche marked "COLTSS / PATENT" and matching serial number. Round cylinder stops. Frame with "COLTS PATENT" mark on left side, serial no. "33xx". Working mechanism. Brass handle bands numbered en suite. Squared trigger guard. Walnut handle.

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A rare Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver

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