COLT AINSWORTH-INSPECTED CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT AINSWORTH-INSPECTED CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 4350. Very early single action with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight, slanted block letter address with serifs at each end. It has extremely rare matching numbered first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. This serial number is listed on page 18 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers…a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. Frame has two-line patent numbers with a small, “U.S.” on left side. The various parts have tiny “A” inspector marks for O. W. Ainsworth. CONDITION: Good. All matching including bbl, ejector rod housing and cylinder. No orig finish remains, having been cleaned and artificially aged with some fine pitting on frame. Several screws appear to be replacements. Grip is sound with some fill at toes and has 2 or 3 deep gouges on right side, a bruise on left side and traces of orig finish. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-56625 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	434	$8,050.00	COLT AINSWORTH-INSPECTED CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 4350. Very early single action with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight, slanted block letter address with serifs at each end. It has extremely rare matching numbered first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. This serial number is listed on page 18 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers…a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. Frame has two-line patent numbers with a small, “U.S.” on left side. The various parts have tiny “A” inspector marks for O. W. Ainsworth. CONDITION: Good. All matching including bbl, ejector rod housing and cylinder. No orig finish remains, having been cleaned and artificially aged with some fine pitting on frame. Several screws appear to be replacements. Grip is sound with some fill at toes and has 2 or 3 deep gouges on right side, a bruise on left side and traces of orig finish. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-56625 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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