COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5380. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, script address, with full front sight and tiny “A” (O.W. Ainsworth) inspector initial. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a tiny “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the serial number in back strap channel. Left side of grip has an “OWA” cartouche. The small “A” is also found on trigger guard, top of back strap & cylinder. The serial number of this revolver places it in the Lot 5 of 1,000 revolvers shipped in January 1874, from which the 7th Cavalry under Custer was known to have drawn arms for his troops. This is a beautifully restored Cavalry with all markings restamped & rerolled, including serial numbers and a modern reproduction grip and modern cylinder with replacement cylinder pin. Accompanied by a modern 2pc craft box. It would make an outstanding Cowboy Action Shooter. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of a beautiful custom finish with strong bright blue and brilliant case colors. Grip retains a fine oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine and light to moderate pitting. 4-37714 JR136 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2144	$4,945.00	COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5380. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, script address, with full front sight and tiny “A” (O.W. Ainsworth) inspector initial. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a tiny “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the serial number in back strap channel. Left side of grip has an “OWA” cartouche. The small “A” is also found on trigger guard, top of back strap & cylinder. The serial number of this revolver places it in the Lot 5 of 1,000 revolvers shipped in January 1874, from which the 7th Cavalry under Custer was known to have drawn arms for his troops. This is a beautifully restored Cavalry with all markings restamped & rerolled, including serial numbers and a modern reproduction grip and modern cylinder with replacement cylinder pin. Accompanied by a modern 2pc craft box. It would make an outstanding Cowboy Action Shooter. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of a beautiful custom finish with strong bright blue and brilliant case colors. Grip retains a fine oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine and light to moderate pitting. 4-37714 JR136 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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