In fact, they became the most prolific of all Colt cap-and-ball revolvers, with 15,000 Baby Dragoons produced before being discontinued in 1850, plus 340,000 Model 1849s, which were made until 1873.

maker Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Description In total, over 19,000 six-shot .44 caliber First, Second and Third Model Colt Dragoon revolvers were produced between 1848 and 1861. Many ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. One of a pair of .44 caliber Colt ...

This article follows a list of 20 of the most iconic guns used by the Old West, plus brief details about their features and historical use. 1. Colt Single Action Army (1873) – “The Peacemaker” ...