GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON WITH 5" BARREL. COLT 1848 BABY DRAGOON 11601 31 CAL Cal. 31. 5" bbl brass cone shaped front sight, 2-line NY address on top of bbl. 5-shot cylinder with visible stagecoach hold-up scene and typical oval cylinder stops. Left side of frame marked "Colts Patent". Brass trigger guard and butt with silver plating, 1-pc walnut grips. Matching numbered wedge. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. "Bill" Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl, cyl, frame, and hammer retaining pleasing brown patina finish with a flash or two of orig blue. Cyl scene is approx 60-70% present with a couple of areas of staining. Back strap retains approx 60% orig silver, as does butt and trigger guard, front strap, mostly mustard colored. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is good with light staining and pitting. 49973-119 JSL88 (3,000-5,000)