RARE CASED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER, “LT. M. HALL”

RARE CASED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER, “LT. M. HALL”

Cal. 31 | S# 2564 | 01-28172

Standard configuration, 4″ octagonal barrel, correct “2-line New York City address with brackets”, no provision for loading assembly, left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT”, silver plated square back brass trigger guard & backstrap, varnished walnut grip, 5-shot cylinder with rolled “dragoon & Indian fight scene”. Backstrap has 2-line inscription “Presented to Lieut. M. Hall / by his Lady Friends”. Presentation baby dragoons are very rare. This is Colt’s first revolver made after the Paterson models. Housed in a fine original early “Paterson style” bevel casing compartmentalized for “COLTS PATENT” eagle flask, 2 cavity “COLT PATENT” brass mold, & green label Ely cap tin. STATUS: ANTIQUE.