FINE MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER.

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. SN 8337. Cal. 45 Colt. Fine martial single action with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with script 1-line address with serifs at each end. It has serial number on bbl under ejector rod housing which is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates & “U.S.”. There are small “A” for O.W. Ainsworth, Chief Sub-Inspector for the first military purchases. This revolver was part of Lot 8 shipped to Springfield Armory in 1874 and which appears to have all gone to the 5th, 8th & 9th cavalry regiments, some of which were later issued to New York State Militia. These revolvers all saw hard service on the American frontier throughout the Indian Wars. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Overall retains a smooth gray/brown finish with some fine pitting on frame in front of chamber area. Cylinder also has some fine pitting with a silver/gray patina. Grip is sound with chipped toes & usual nicks, dings & scratches showing heavy wear with traces of orig varnish on right side and overall retains a hand worn patina. Trigger screw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-35170 JR97 (7,500-8,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2328	$0.00	FINE MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. SN 8337. Cal. 45 Colt. Fine martial single action with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with script 1-line address with serifs at each end. It has serial number on bbl under ejector rod housing which is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates & “U.S.”. There are small “A” for O.W. Ainsworth, Chief Sub-Inspector for the first military purchases. This revolver was part of Lot 8 shipped to Springfield Armory in 1874 and which appears to have all gone to the 5th, 8th & 9th cavalry regiments, some of which were later issued to New York State Militia. These revolvers all saw hard service on the American frontier throughout the Indian Wars. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Overall retains a smooth gray/brown finish with some fine pitting on frame in front of chamber area. Cylinder also has some fine pitting with a silver/gray patina. Grip is sound with chipped toes & usual nicks, dings & scratches showing heavy wear with traces of orig varnish on right side and overall retains a hand worn patina. Trigger screw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-35170 JR97 (7,500-8,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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