30th Sep, 2015 10:00 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 418
 

418

A Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Five Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver, the 15cm octagonal...

A Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Five Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver, the 15cm octagonal steel barrel stamped - ADDRESS SAML.COLT/NEW-YORK CITY -, the cylinder with engraved Texas Ranger and Indian fight and stamped COLT'S PATENT 9564, with circular stop slots, the left side of the frame stamped COLT'S PATENT, with silver plated square back trigger guard and grip strap, all stamped 9603, with varnished walnut grip, no loading lever, in a leather holster

Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,500


 

Action works. Surface of the barrel, cylinder and frame has grey patching and minor bruising. The silver plate is good. The cylinder has a different number to the frame, trigger guard and grip strap. The wedge is loose. Generally in good order. The bore is in bright, clean condition. The engraving to the cylinder is visible but somewhat worn.

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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 30th Sep, 2015

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