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LOT 3199
Exceptionally Fine Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion
Revolver Inscribed “S C Hutcheson” - Serial no. 4461, 31 cal., 5
inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This Colt
Baby Dragoon was manufactured in 1848 early in production. This model was the first pocket
model revolver manufactured at Colt’s Hartford factory. Colt’s pocket revolvers were his most popular
products and saw widespread use on the western frontier, especially in the gold fields in California.
This exceptional example has the distinctive round cylinder stops, squareback trigger guard,
and barrel without loading lever. The barrel has a German silver cone front sight and is marked
“{ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW-YORK CITY}”. The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS/PATENT.”
The matching serial number is marked on the cylinder, arbor, barrel, frame, trigger guard,
and back strap. The wedge is not numbered. The butt is neatly inscribed “S C Hutcheson.” The
identity of S. C. Hutcheson is not documented. However, there was a dry goods merchant
named S. C. Hutcheson active in Glasgow, Missouri, in the period.
CONDITION: Fine with 90% plus period refinished blue finish on the barrel, 75% original blue
finish on the cylinder along with a distinct cylinder scene and single safety pin, much of the
early muted original case colors, 80% original silver plating with attractively aged patina. The
inscription on the butt is crisp. The grip is also fine and has mild handling wear, light scratches,
and a tiny flakes at the toe. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3200
Framed Colt London Agency Price List and Advertising Sheet - Measuring approximately
11 inches wide and 17 inches tall, this Colt advertisement is installed in a hardwood frame
with glass on both sides. The front features an image of three revolvers and four revolving
long guns, multiple repetitions of the 14 Pall Mall, London, and an extensive price list for
various revolving arms and accoutrements rendered in British pounds, shillings and pence, the
firearms both with and without a case and accessories. Among the text are notes touting the
adoption of the Colt by the War Departments of America and Britain, and warning of imitators
and duplicates, calling out “Adam’s(sic) Improved Patent Colt’s” by name. The backside features
prominent images of the Colt Revolving Rifle, a Colt revolver with detachable stock (decorated
on the mounting iron with scroll engraving), and a belt rig with holster and cartridge box, as
well as testimonial statements and promotional text for all the aforementioned.
CONDITION: Fine overall, with a small section absent from the top left corner, minor stains,
and some creasing and foxing. The text and images are sharply executed, clear and legible. A
few small holes are present along the crease lines.
Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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