AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 86001. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ replacement bbl, slightly altered front sight and script bbl address. Bore is unusually rifled with six wide lands and six unusual narrow grooves. It has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.” on left side of the frame and is mounted with replacement 1-pc walnut grip. This revolver falls within the 7th and 8th U.S. Contracts from Aug. 1882 through April 1883. The 7th and 8th contracts are listed as having been inspected by Capt. John E. Greer, not O.W. Ainsworth. Mr. Ainsworth was the first inspector of Colt Military Single Action Army revolvers in the early contracts SN 179-14998, however Mr. Ainsworth became ill in Nov. 1874 and was unable to finish the inspection of this contract which was then completed by Capt. John R. Edie using Mr. Ainsworth’s tiny “A” inspector stamp. There is no indication anywhere in available reference materials that Mr. Ainsworth resumed inspections after this period. This revolver has small “A” inspector initials on several places, including the frame, which is never found on authentic Ainsworth-inspected revolvers. It therefore must be assumed that this revolver was assembled and marked to deceive a novice and unsuspecting buyer. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth brown patina. Crown on bbl is rounded more than an authentic would be. The “U.S.” is restamped and bbl marking is absent any breaks in any letters. Grip is new and retains a nice oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Again, this revolver was undoubtedly assembled & marked to deceive an unknowing buyer. This would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. 4-36578 JR175 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2212	$2,587.50	AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 86001. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ replacement bbl, slightly altered front sight and script bbl address. Bore is unusually rifled with six wide lands and six unusual narrow grooves. It has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.” on left side of the frame and is mounted with replacement 1-pc walnut grip. This revolver falls within the 7th and 8th U.S. Contracts from Aug. 1882 through April 1883. The 7th and 8th contracts are listed as having been inspected by Capt. John E. Greer, not O.W. Ainsworth. Mr. Ainsworth was the first inspector of Colt Military Single Action Army revolvers in the early contracts SN 179-14998, however Mr. Ainsworth became ill in Nov. 1874 and was unable to finish the inspection of this contract which was then completed by Capt. John R. Edie using Mr. Ainsworth’s tiny “A” inspector stamp. There is no indication anywhere in available reference materials that Mr. Ainsworth resumed inspections after this period. This revolver has small “A” inspector initials on several places, including the frame, which is never found on authentic Ainsworth-inspected revolvers. It therefore must be assumed that this revolver was assembled and marked to deceive a novice and unsuspecting buyer. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth brown patina. Crown on bbl is rounded more than an authentic would be. The “U.S.” is restamped and bbl marking is absent any breaks in any letters. Grip is new and retains a nice oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Again, this revolver was undoubtedly assembled & marked to deceive an unknowing buyer. This would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. 4-36578 JR175 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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