RARE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION AINSWORTH INSPECTED MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION AINSWORTH INSPECTED MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 211. Artillery configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl with 1-line block letter address with orig front sight. Bottom of bbl has a “P” & Henry Nettleton “HN” proofs & bears serial number “8929”. It has second type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. Frame has “U.S.” on left side with typically mismatched trigger guard & backstrap. Trigger guard has serial number “82009” & backstrap number “372” or “872” with Ainsworth small “A” at top of backstrap. It has 1-pc later replacement walnut grip without cartouche, date or inspector mark. Cylinder has “RAC” inspector initials with the number “2456” & a small “P” proof. This rare revolver undoubtedly saw Frontier service before being returned to Colt or The Springfield Armory for conversion to its current configuration. A consecutive numbered SAA, #210, is being sold separately elsewhere in this auction. CONDITION: Very good to fine, mismatched as noted. Bbl retains about 90% strong bright orig blue with muzzle wear & fine scratches, mostly on left side. Frame retains 50-65% thin original case colors on outside, brilliant & strong inside frame with some fine pitting on left side by bbl. Hammer retains 65-70% thin orig case colors. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 50% restored blue. Grips are sound with a couple of dings in bottom & light handling & use marks. Timing needs attention & will not hold in half cock or safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with a scattered spot or two of light pitting. Few screws are replacements. 4-57854 (9,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	429	$5,750.00	RARE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION AINSWORTH INSPECTED MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 211. Artillery configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl with 1-line block letter address with orig front sight. Bottom of bbl has a “P” & Henry Nettleton “HN” proofs & bears serial number “8929”. It has second type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. Frame has “U.S.” on left side with typically mismatched trigger guard & backstrap. Trigger guard has serial number “82009” & backstrap number “372” or “872” with Ainsworth small “A” at top of backstrap. It has 1-pc later replacement walnut grip without cartouche, date or inspector mark. Cylinder has “RAC” inspector initials with the number “2456” & a small “P” proof. This rare revolver undoubtedly saw Frontier service before being returned to Colt or The Springfield Armory for conversion to its current configuration. A consecutive numbered SAA, #210, is being sold separately elsewhere in this auction. CONDITION: Very good to fine, mismatched as noted. Bbl retains about 90% strong bright orig blue with muzzle wear & fine scratches, mostly on left side. Frame retains 50-65% thin original case colors on outside, brilliant & strong inside frame with some fine pitting on left side by bbl. Hammer retains 65-70% thin orig case colors. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 50% restored blue. Grips are sound with a couple of dings in bottom & light handling & use marks. Timing needs attention & will not hold in half cock or safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with a scattered spot or two of light pitting. Few screws are replacements. 4-57854 (9,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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