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The early “Paterson style” case has brown lining with indents holding
the revolver, an Eley Bros. cap tin, double sided eagle pattern “COLT’S/
PATENT” pocket powder flask, and early “COLTS/PATENT” marked .31 caliber
two-cavity brass mold without sprue cutter held with a staple, L-shaped
combination tool and key.
CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel retains 97% plus original blue finish with
a patch of small dings visible on the right around the wedge. The cylinder
has an absolutely sharp scene and retains 90% plus original blue finish,
with no firing evidence around the percussion nipples, its one original
safety pin intact, and a light drag line. 95% plus original captivating case
colors remain on the frame and hammer. 97% original silver plated finish
remains on the trigger guard/grip straps, with an untouched slightly
tarnished appearance. Grip is excellent with nearly all of the original
glossy piano varnish finish with some minor surface flaking around the
bottom edges, some light handling and storage marks, and distinct edges.
Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with some minor storage marks.
This exceptionally fine example of a cased Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon
revolver would be a superior addition to any antique arms or fine
Colt collection!
Provenance: The William M. Locke Collection; The George S. Lewis Jr.
Collection.
Estimate: 50,000 - 80,000
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