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2282
$345.00

COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6965. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with scarce 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line right hand New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and THE large square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with rnd cylinder stop notches and crisp sgl safety pin. Left side of grip has large hand carved initials “D.O.G”. This appears to be a reproduction revolver that has been artfully created and artificially aged in order to deceive. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall retains a smooth gray artificially aged patina on all steel parts with brass retaining a mellow lemon brass patina. Grip has a chipped right toe and is much battered showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39399 JR223 (500-1,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010
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