Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver
Unknown
1848/68
Medium
Steel, brass, oak (case), lead (bullets), and ivory (cap box)
Dimensions
Caliber .44
Classification
firearm-handgun
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
116727
About the Artist
Unknown
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