VERY EARLY COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

VERY EARLY COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. Very early Ainsworth-inspected Colt with 7-7/16” bbl, a tiny “U.S.” on the left side of the frame and 1-pc walnut grips. It has tiny “A” inspector marks on the various pieces. It also has the 1st type ejector rod housing, although it is not numbered to the revolver. SN 233. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl appears to be a replacement as is the ejector rod head. Bbl address is hand-engraved. The rest of the revolver appears to be original. Bbl retains a smooth blue-brown patina, while the rest of the revolver has a worn blue-brown patina with fine pitting overall. The backstrap at the right frame screw has been brazed. The frame markings are worn and thin. Grips are very worn with the left side on the bottom having been dressed a little short. Both toes are slightly chipped. The cylinder appears to be the original item with a replacement bushing, pin and screw. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-49194 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	918	$2,300.00	VERY EARLY COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. Very early Ainsworth-inspected Colt with 7-7/16” bbl, a tiny “U.S.” on the left side of the frame and 1-pc walnut grips. It has tiny “A” inspector marks on the various pieces. It also has the 1st type ejector rod housing, although it is not numbered to the revolver. SN 233. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl appears to be a replacement as is the ejector rod head. Bbl address is hand-engraved. The rest of the revolver appears to be original. Bbl retains a smooth blue-brown patina, while the rest of the revolver has a worn blue-brown patina with fine pitting overall. The backstrap at the right frame screw has been brazed. The frame markings are worn and thin. Grips are very worn with the left side on the bottom having been dressed a little short. Both toes are slightly chipped. The cylinder appears to be the original item with a replacement bushing, pin and screw. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-49194 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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