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Lyllyan · May 22, 2007, 09:36 PM

I recently inheirited several misc revolvers of dubious quality, and am attempting to identify each one. Not to sound too girly, but the shear romance of these beautiful guns has got me obsessed in finding out all I can on their history.

The first is my favorite. There are not many markings that I can find.

It is a Colt, possibly a Baby Dragoon, Serial #191806, also found the numbers "3270" all over it, and "Colt 1360". The barrell is round, approx. 5 1/2" long, dark wood (walnut) handle. If there was ever any decorative tooling, it has long since rubbed off. The gun is in poor shape, and looks very well used, put away hot, probably dropped in the dirt several times and then stuck in a drawer. I have not made any attempts to clean it, and have no plan to do so in the immediate future.

I can post a picture if need be, just let me know. Any guesses are welcome.

May 22, 2007, 09:36 PM	#1
Lyllyan Junior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Posts: 1	Colt 44 cal - what the heck is it? I recently inheirited several misc revolvers of dubious quality, and am attempting to identify each one. Not to sound too girly, but the shear romance of these beautiful guns has got me obsessed in finding out all I can on their history. The first is my favorite. There are not many markings that I can find. It is a Colt, possibly a Baby Dragoon, Serial #191806, also found the numbers "3270" all over it, and "Colt 1360". The barrell is round, approx. 5 1/2" long, dark wood (walnut) handle. If there was ever any decorative tooling, it has long since rubbed off. The gun is in poor shape, and looks very well used, put away hot, probably dropped in the dirt several times and then stuck in a drawer. I have not made any attempts to clean it, and have no plan to do so in the immediate future. I can post a picture if need be, just let me know. Any guesses are welcome.