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LOT 219
Desirable Historic Documented Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver with Six Inch Barrel,
Holster, and Belt Attributed as Used by a Confederate Soldier from Virginia - Serial no. 12066, 31 cal., 6 inch
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. The revolver was manufactured in 1850 towards the end of Baby
Dragoon production and has a rare and desirable 6 inch octagon barrel without a loading lever. The barrel has a German
silver cone front sight, the two-line “-ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW-YORK CITY-” address, and a “T” on the back of the lug. The cylinder has the classic stagecoach hold-up scene and the oval cylinder stops. The left side of the frame has a series of seven dots/dashes on the left ahead of the small “COLTS/PATENT” marking. The revolver has a short trigger and the distinctive squareback trigger guard with a “T” and a dot on the right side. The revolver features all matching serial numbers aside from the wedge which is blank and appears to be original. It is accompanied by a black leather flap holster and a brown leather belt.
The consignor indicated the revolver, holster, and belt were purchased at the Colt Collector’s Association Show in Denver on October 3, 1998, from dealer David Condon, Inc. (receipt for purchase included) and indicates that it had previously been owned by a series of collectors and was identified as originally owned by a Confederate soldier from Virginia whose family later moved to Boise, Idaho. The revolver was purchased from the family by Tony Kojis, but he was unwilling to divulge the name of the family which he indicated had moved to Idaho from Virginia in the mid-20th century and that the gun had belonged to the grandfather who had fought for the Confederacy. He also indicated that the revolver, holster, and belt had all been together since at least 1875. The revolver is also featured on pages 23 (Fig. 15 barrel address) and 45 (Fig. 52 showing the full left side and noting the revolver as from the Dr. Robert M. Sandfort collection) of “Colt Pocket ‘49 Including the Baby Dragoon & Wells Fargo” by Jordan and Watt. 2003 paperwork from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center confirms the revolver, holster, and belt were loaned for the Colt Collectors Association Exhibit.
CONDITION: Fine with 75% plus of the original blue finish remaining on the barrel, distinct cylinder scene and gray and brown patina on the cylinder, patterns of the muted original case colors on the hammer and frame and otherwise smooth patina, 95% plus original silver plating remaining on the grip frame and exhibiting an attractive dark aged patina, mild overall wear such as some dings and scratches. The grip is very fine and has most of the gloss original varnish remaining, minor edge wear, and tiny flakes at the toe and heel. Mechanically fine. The holster and belt are good and have mild overall wear, including a repaired loop on the holster and some flaking and crackling mainly on the belt. Overall a very attractive and desirable 6 inch Colt Baby Dragoon with a period belt and holster attributed to a Confederate soldier.
Provenance: The Tony Kojis Collection; The Glenn Mattox Collection; The John Gangel Collection; The Mitch Luksitch Collection; David Condon, Inc.;
The Dr. Robert M. Sandfort Collection.
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 220
Fine Venables Retailer Marked London Armoury Company Kerr Patent Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 10,828, 44 cal., 5 5/8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The distinctive Kerr’s
Patent Revolver was designed by James Kerr, cousin of Robert Adams, in 1855 and was manufactured by the
London Armoury Company c. 1859-1866, mainly for export. This late production example (~11,000 made) was sold through
the well-known John Venables shop at 99 St. Aldate Street in Oxford which opened shortly before 1832. It has a post front sight, notch rear sight, “VENABLES OXFORD” signed on top of the barrel, “L.A.C.” for London Armoury Co. on the upper left
followed by the London proof and view marks, “LONDON/ARMOURY” on the left side of the frame, “LONDON ARMOURY CO.” signed on the lock, “KERR’S PATENT 10,828” on the right side of the frame, “10,828” repeated on the cylinder along with London
proof and view marks, “416” on the face of the cylinder and side of the trigger, a checkered walnut grip, and a lanyard ring on the pommel cap. CONDITION: Fine with 80% original blue finish on the barrel and frame, patches of original blue and otherwise mostly smooth
brown patina on the cylinder, light original case colors, mostly gray and brown patina on the lock, a few spots of mild oxidation/
pitting, and generally rather minor overall wear. The grip is also fine and has crisp checkering, a hairline crack in the toe, and
mostly minor wear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500