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    Rare Framed Colt Factory Bifolium Circular Picturing Colt Dragoon Revolver, c. Early 1850s...

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    Military & Patriotic:Indian Wars, Rare Framed Colt Factory Bifolium Circular Picturing Colt Dragoon Revolver, c. Early 1850s...
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    Rare Framed Colt Factory Bifolium Circular Picturing Colt Dragoon Revolver, c. Early 1850s
    Heading of "Colt's Patent Repeating Pistols, Army, Navy and Pocket Sizes," including prominent warning "Beware of Counterfeits and Patent Infringements." Note bottom right corner, with name of maker: "Sam Colt." Measuring 10 3/4- x 16 1/2-inches. Frame measures 25-inches x 22-inches.
    Literature:
    Pictured, R.L. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, page 39, on wall at left center.

    Condition Report*: Fine to excellent. Light foxing.
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    Auction Dates
    September, 2011
    18th Sunday
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