COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10685. Cal. 31. Scarce Baby Dragoon with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and right hand 2-line New.York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the square back silver plated trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last three digits of SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with oval stop notches and Ranger/Indian fight scene. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, total production of these scarce revolvers was only approx. 15,000 in period 1847-1850. Given their hard frontier service plus service throughout the Civil War, with minimal maintenance few survive today with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is a replacement. No orig finish remains being a cleaned dark gray metal finish with light nicks & scratches. Cylinder is matching patina with vestiges of its one safety pin and retains about 20-25% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain 50-60% silver plating, thin on front strap and center of back strap. Grip has slightly chipped toes, otherwise is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retains about 20% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4- 39401 JR222 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2279	$2,875.00	COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10685. Cal. 31. Scarce Baby Dragoon with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and right hand 2-line New.York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the square back silver plated trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last three digits of SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with oval stop notches and Ranger/Indian fight scene. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, total production of these scarce revolvers was only approx. 15,000 in period 1847-1850. Given their hard frontier service plus service throughout the Civil War, with minimal maintenance few survive today with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is a replacement. No orig finish remains being a cleaned dark gray metal finish with light nicks & scratches. Cylinder is matching patina with vestiges of its one safety pin and retains about 20-25% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain 50-60% silver plating, thin on front strap and center of back strap. Grip has slightly chipped toes, otherwise is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retains about 20% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4- 39401 JR222 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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