This cased, early production 1848 Colt, complete with accessories, reveals the silvered brass grip straps, circular cylinder stops, and the Ranger and Indian fight roll-engraved cylinder scene. Some later-made ‘48s had rounded trigger guards rather than the squareback type as seen here. Interestingly, the term “Baby Dragoon” is strictly a modern collectors’ term. – All Images Courtesy Rock Island Auction Company –[/capt
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