SCARCE AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 3996. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates & a small U.S. Ejector housing has last 4 digits of matching SN in the bottom gullet near the frame and is first type with bullseye ejector rod head. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Screws are fine with possibly 1 or 2 replacements. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel with a legible “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector cartouche. There are small A inspector initials on various parts including bbl, trigger guard, backstrap, cyl & left bottom edge of grip. According to Colt Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. This revolver was part of lot #4 of 1000 revolvers and was shipped to Springfield Armory Jan. 24, 1874 and on to Rock Island Arsenal on Jan. 31, 1874 for assignment to the 2nd Cavalry. However, there are known 4th Cavalry SAAs from the same lot. Regardless, the 2nd & 4th Cavalry Regiments were both very famous frontier units in continuous conflict with Native Americans. The 2nd Cavalry is a very storied unit having fought throughout the Rocky Mountain region most of their existence. They were with General Crook in the Battle of Rosebud where they aquitted themselves very bravely and successfully helped drive off the attacking Indians. They continued on with General Crook to the Little Bighorn, arriving after the Custer massacre. Regardless of whichever unit this revolver was issued to, it saw hard service with a Cavalry trooper during the Indian wars. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter which states that this is a no record gun. Also accompanied by a letter on Wally Francis letterhead which states that he restored this revolver along with another one. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine; all matching, including bbl, ejector housing, cyl, & grip; bbl shows a smooth grey brown patina that may be an old restoration; frame retains traces of dark case colors in the front gullets with the balance mottled silver patina; hammer retains strong case colors; cyl is a grey metal patina; trigger guard & backstrap are also a grey metal patina; grip has a chipped right heel & toe with 2 notches on the left bottom edge; mechanics are fine; strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-54317 JR169 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3079

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3079	$8,050.00	SCARCE AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ARMY REVOLVER. SN 3996. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates & a small U.S. Ejector housing has last 4 digits of matching SN in the bottom gullet near the frame and is first type with bullseye ejector rod head. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Screws are fine with possibly 1 or 2 replacements. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel with a legible “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector cartouche. There are small A inspector initials on various parts including bbl, trigger guard, backstrap, cyl & left bottom edge of grip. According to Colt Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. This revolver was part of lot #4 of 1000 revolvers and was shipped to Springfield Armory Jan. 24, 1874 and on to Rock Island Arsenal on Jan. 31, 1874 for assignment to the 2nd Cavalry. However, there are known 4th Cavalry SAAs from the same lot. Regardless, the 2nd & 4th Cavalry Regiments were both very famous frontier units in continuous conflict with Native Americans. The 2nd Cavalry is a very storied unit having fought throughout the Rocky Mountain region most of their existence. They were with General Crook in the Battle of Rosebud where they aquitted themselves very bravely and successfully helped drive off the attacking Indians. They continued on with General Crook to the Little Bighorn, arriving after the Custer massacre. Regardless of whichever unit this revolver was issued to, it saw hard service with a Cavalry trooper during the Indian wars. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter which states that this is a no record gun. Also accompanied by a letter on Wally Francis letterhead which states that he restored this revolver along with another one. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine; all matching, including bbl, ejector housing, cyl, & grip; bbl shows a smooth grey brown patina that may be an old restoration; frame retains traces of dark case colors in the front gullets with the balance mottled silver patina; hammer retains strong case colors; cyl is a grey metal patina; trigger guard & backstrap are also a grey metal patina; grip has a chipped right heel & toe with 2 notches on the left bottom edge; mechanics are fine; strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-54317 JR169 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3079 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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SCARCE AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ARMY REVOLVER.