VERY RARE ENGRAVED EARLY COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

VERY RARE ENGRAVED EARLY COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 868. Very early Baby Dragoon with 4″ oct bbl, 2-line address, brass pin front sight, 5-shot cylinder with silver-plated grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Frame has full coverage, very nice engraving in the very early vine pattern consisting of nicely executed foliate arabesque patterns with a dash border pattern. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains traces of orig finish in the very sheltered areas being mostly a medium to dark brown patina with good sharp edges on the bbl flats & around the lug. Frame retains traces of case colors in the very sheltered areas & in the capping cut. Grip frame retains 25-30% orig silver-plating, mostly around the trigger guard & top of the backstrap. Cylinder is a dark patina with some scattered light pitting & retains 15-20% Indian fight scene. Grips are quite worn with a chipped left toe & retain a dark oiled patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-56805 JR536 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3206	$0.00	VERY RARE ENGRAVED EARLY COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 868. Very early Baby Dragoon with 4″ oct bbl, 2-line address, brass pin front sight, 5-shot cylinder with silver-plated grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Frame has full coverage, very nice engraving in the very early vine pattern consisting of nicely executed foliate arabesque patterns with a dash border pattern. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains traces of orig finish in the very sheltered areas being mostly a medium to dark brown patina with good sharp edges on the bbl flats & around the lug. Frame retains traces of case colors in the very sheltered areas & in the capping cut. Grip frame retains 25-30% orig silver-plating, mostly around the trigger guard & top of the backstrap. Cylinder is a dark patina with some scattered light pitting & retains 15-20% Indian fight scene. Grips are quite worn with a chipped left toe & retain a dark oiled patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-56805 JR536 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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