RARE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION AINSWORTH INSPECTED MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SGL ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION AINSWORTH INSPECTED MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SGL ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 210. Fine early Colt with bbl cut to 5-1/16″ & a brass blade sight installed. It has slanted small letter bbl 1-line address with serifs at each end. It has first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head & 1-pc walnut grip with number “3472” in backstrap channel. Frame has 2-line patent numbers & “US” on left side. Various small parts have the “A” inspector initial for O.W. Ainsworth. Serial number is on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing & on cylinder. This early revolver was likely issued to one of the frontier cavalry units or possibly New York Militia. As listed on p. 24 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers….A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, serial number 266 was issued to Troop C, 8th Cavalry & on p. 28, serial number 215 was issued to the New York Militia. Also it is interesting to note that this revolver does not have an assembly number on loading gate & it certainly appears that this is the orig loading gate, or at minimum a very early field replacement. A consecutive numbered SAA, number “211” is being sold separately elsewhere in this auction. CONDITION: Good. All matching, as noted. No orig finish remains being a light brown to silver/gray patina overall. Bbl has numerous hammer marks on left side & overall shows heavy wear. Most of screws are somewhat battered with at least one a replacement, a replaced main spring & aforementioned replacement grips. Grip is sound with slightly rounded left toe & edges and retains 30-40% orig varnish. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-57853 JR258 (7,500-12,500)

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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	430	$6,900.00	RARE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION AINSWORTH INSPECTED MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SGL ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 210. Fine early Colt with bbl cut to 5-1/16″ & a brass blade sight installed. It has slanted small letter bbl 1-line address with serifs at each end. It has first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head & 1-pc walnut grip with number “3472” in backstrap channel. Frame has 2-line patent numbers & “US” on left side. Various small parts have the “A” inspector initial for O.W. Ainsworth. Serial number is on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing & on cylinder. This early revolver was likely issued to one of the frontier cavalry units or possibly New York Militia. As listed on p. 24 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers….A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, serial number 266 was issued to Troop C, 8th Cavalry & on p. 28, serial number 215 was issued to the New York Militia. Also it is interesting to note that this revolver does not have an assembly number on loading gate & it certainly appears that this is the orig loading gate, or at minimum a very early field replacement. A consecutive numbered SAA, number “211” is being sold separately elsewhere in this auction. CONDITION: Good. All matching, as noted. No orig finish remains being a light brown to silver/gray patina overall. Bbl has numerous hammer marks on left side & overall shows heavy wear. Most of screws are somewhat battered with at least one a replacement, a replaced main spring & aforementioned replacement grips. Grip is sound with slightly rounded left toe & edges and retains 30-40% orig varnish. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-57853 JR258 (7,500-12,500) 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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