Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon .31 — 2nd Generation Blackpowder Series F-Series, 4 inch Octagonal Barrel, 5-Shot Percussion Revolver
This Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon is a 2nd Generation Blackpowder Series F-Series revolver identified as F-1760, produced during a short manufacturing run of approximately 1,852 units circa February–April 1981. It features the classic Baby Dragoon configuration without a loading lever, matching serial numbers on major components, and Colt's high-polish blue and color casehardened finishes. Collectors will appreciate the five-shot unfluted cylinder with roll-engraved scene and COLT'S PATENT panel, plus silver-plated brass grip straps and a one-piece varnished walnut grip.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is solid with scattered cosmetic imperfections. There are scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Original factory box labeled '1848 BABY DRAGOON .31 F1760'
- Original manual
This F-Series Baby Dragoon reproduces the early Colt pocket revolver pattern in .31 caliber with a 4 inch octagonal barrel and single-action percussion operation. True to the Baby Dragoon design, it omits a loading lever; the cylinder is removed for charging. The square-back trigger guard, wedge-retained barrel with retaining screw, and oval cylinder stop slots follow the classic form.
Finish and materials are consistent with Colt's 2nd Generation Blackpowder standards: a high-polish blued barrel and cylinder, a color casehardened frame and hammer, and silver-plated brass grip straps. The one-piece varnished walnut grip complements the period-correct look and feel.
The five-chamber unfluted cylinder bears a roll-engraved scene and a panel marked COLT'S PATENT, adding to its historical fidelity. Sighting is straightforward and traditional with a small brass bead front sight and a hammer-notch rear sight.
Collector-oriented details include matching serial numbers observed on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Identified as F-1760 within the 2nd Generation Colt Blackpowder Series, this example falls within a short production window, underscoring its appeal to enthusiasts of Colt blackpowder reproductions.