CUSTER ERA COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 5533.

SN 5533. 45 Cal. One of orig first 8,000 single action armies delivered to US Army in 1874. Very close in SN to guns with good provenance from the Custer Battlefield. Blued finish with 7-1/2″ bbl with replaced front sight. Bbl address is correct slanted style with serifs. Left side of frame has small “US” and 2-line patent dates. Ainsworth inspector initial “A” is found on various parts including bbl, backstrap and trigger guard. Other small assembly letters “G, B, P” are found internally on bbl, frame and cylinder. Cylinder SN is 7441 whereas all other major parts are 5533. PROVENANCE: Paul Voss, Bowman Corners, MT, Lewis Yearout 1970, Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gray overall exhibiting old cleaning, light pitting and staining. SN 5533 is found on all major parts including bbl, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. SN on cylinder is 7441 but color matches gun well and could have easily grown up with it in its time of use on frontier. Stocks also have full SN inked in channel though cartouche is only slightly discernible in outline only on left grip. Appears all orig with exception of restored front sight, main spring and hammer which are replaced. Top strap has welded repair thought weld lines are difficult to find, the strap is too thick and machine cut in top is not correct. Functions well with good discernible rifling. 4-53947 JS26 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3083

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3083	$5,462.50	CUSTER ERA COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 5533. SN 5533. 45 Cal. One of orig first 8,000 single action armies delivered to US Army in 1874. Very close in SN to guns with good provenance from the Custer Battlefield. Blued finish with 7-1/2″ bbl with replaced front sight. Bbl address is correct slanted style with serifs. Left side of frame has small “US” and 2-line patent dates. Ainsworth inspector initial “A” is found on various parts including bbl, backstrap and trigger guard. Other small assembly letters “G, B, P” are found internally on bbl, frame and cylinder. Cylinder SN is 7441 whereas all other major parts are 5533. PROVENANCE: Paul Voss, Bowman Corners, MT, Lewis Yearout 1970, Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gray overall exhibiting old cleaning, light pitting and staining. SN 5533 is found on all major parts including bbl, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. SN on cylinder is 7441 but color matches gun well and could have easily grown up with it in its time of use on frontier. Stocks also have full SN inked in channel though cartouche is only slightly discernible in outline only on left grip. Appears all orig with exception of restored front sight, main spring and hammer which are replaced. Top strap has welded repair thought weld lines are difficult to find, the strap is too thick and machine cut in top is not correct. Functions well with good discernible rifling. 4-53947 JS26 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3083 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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CUSTER ERA COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 5533.