SCARCE EARLY AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CALVARY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 259. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Mounted with orig 1-pc walnut grip with the outline of the “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) sub-inspector cartouche. Serial number is found on bottom of bbl, cyl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and in backstrap channel of grip. Tiny “A” inspector initials are found on various parts. Bbl is configured for 1st type ejector housing, which is missing. The ejector housing mounting screw hole appears to have been drilled through into the bore. This revolver was part of the 1st contract produced 1873 – 1874 and by its serial number would have been within the first few weeks of production. This revolver has all the early features including unbeveled front edge of cyl, cyl stops with no approaches, a sharp toe on the buttstrap and sharp front edge of the frame. Very few revolvers of this earliest contract survive today in any condition. Accompanied by a very early double loop, Slim-Jim style, half-skirt black leather holster that has a repaired strap with a harness rivet and has several additional holes. CONDITION: Fair, all matching. Traces of blue & case colors remain in the most sheltered areas, being mostly an overall grey/brown patina with scattered fine pitting and heavy muzzle edge wear. Hammer retains strong case colors on the sides. Markings & legends are all still crisp & sharp. Grip has chipped toes otherwise is sound showing very heavy wear. Hammer will not catch in safety notch otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine and fine pitting. Holster shows heavy wear and retains about 50% crackled finish. 4-51256 JR81 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3080

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3080	$6,900.00	SCARCE EARLY AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CALVARY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 259. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Mounted with orig 1-pc walnut grip with the outline of the “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) sub-inspector cartouche. Serial number is found on bottom of bbl, cyl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and in backstrap channel of grip. Tiny “A” inspector initials are found on various parts. Bbl is configured for 1st type ejector housing, which is missing. The ejector housing mounting screw hole appears to have been drilled through into the bore. This revolver was part of the 1st contract produced 1873 – 1874 and by its serial number would have been within the first few weeks of production. This revolver has all the early features including unbeveled front edge of cyl, cyl stops with no approaches, a sharp toe on the buttstrap and sharp front edge of the frame. Very few revolvers of this earliest contract survive today in any condition. Accompanied by a very early double loop, Slim-Jim style, half-skirt black leather holster that has a repaired strap with a harness rivet and has several additional holes. CONDITION: Fair, all matching. Traces of blue & case colors remain in the most sheltered areas, being mostly an overall grey/brown patina with scattered fine pitting and heavy muzzle edge wear. Hammer retains strong case colors on the sides. Markings & legends are all still crisp & sharp. Grip has chipped toes otherwise is sound showing very heavy wear. Hammer will not catch in safety notch otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine and fine pitting. Holster shows heavy wear and retains about 50% crackled finish. 4-51256 JR81 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3080 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 EARLY AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CALVARY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.