MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 12111. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, a small “U.S.” on left side of frame & a legible “OWA” cartouche on left side of 1-pc walnut grip. It has small “A” inspector marks on various pieces and has first type ejector housing recesses on bbl but has a second type housing with bullseye ejector rod head. There is a small “C” stamped by hole in ejector rod housing. Accompanied by a black Rock Island Arsenal flap holster with inspector marks on flap & two holes for two different types of revolvers. It has a large “US” embossed in an oval on body. Flap is also stamped “G29”. It is also accompanied by an orig prairie belt made of canvas & leather with brass buckle and large cartridge loops for the 45-70 cartridge. Tongue has been slightly trimmed. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including cyl & bbl. No orig finish remains having been lightly cleaned & artificially aged on bbl with some fine pitting. Frame & hammer are a silver/gray patina. Grip, with its fine cartouche & tiny “A” inspector mark, is sound, slightly shrunken with a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Holster has a lightly crackled surface & retains about 75% orig black finish. Belt is color stained a light tea with dry & crackled leather but reasonably intact. All in all a fine set. 4-58982 JR59 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	963	$7,475.00	MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 12111. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, a small “U.S.” on left side of frame & a legible “OWA” cartouche on left side of 1-pc walnut grip. It has small “A” inspector marks on various pieces and has first type ejector housing recesses on bbl but has a second type housing with bullseye ejector rod head. There is a small “C” stamped by hole in ejector rod housing. Accompanied by a black Rock Island Arsenal flap holster with inspector marks on flap & two holes for two different types of revolvers. It has a large “US” embossed in an oval on body. Flap is also stamped “G29”. It is also accompanied by an orig prairie belt made of canvas & leather with brass buckle and large cartridge loops for the 45-70 cartridge. Tongue has been slightly trimmed. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including cyl & bbl. No orig finish remains having been lightly cleaned & artificially aged on bbl with some fine pitting. Frame & hammer are a silver/gray patina. Grip, with its fine cartouche & tiny “A” inspector mark, is sound, slightly shrunken with a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Holster has a lightly crackled surface & retains about 75% orig black finish. Belt is color stained a light tea with dry & crackled leather but reasonably intact. All in all a fine set. 4-58982 JR59 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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