MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED CUSTER RANGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED CUSTER RANGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 4648. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slant letter address with serifs at each end. It has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head & is one of few known with serial number on ejector rod housing. It has small letter “A” on various parts including bbl with a small “C” by ejector rod housing locator recess. There is a small “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip that has been severely sanded & thinned and also has a small stud & ring in butt strap. This revolver was included in Lot 5, serial numbers 4500-5505, of which 600 were issued to Custer’s 7th Cavalry in first issue before June 1874. Accompanied by a scarce partial box of 45 Colt cartridges by Winchester, 2-pc box with a Colt DA Frontier on lid that contains 27 orig cartridges. CONDITION: Very good, all matching, although grip was not checked. Overall retains about 96-97% of its re-nickeled finish. Grip, modified as noted, is a dark oiled finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. Box has several broken corners & part of one end is missing with old tape marks. Ammo is fine. 4-58222 JR56 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	922	$9,775.00	MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED CUSTER RANGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 4648. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slant letter address with serifs at each end. It has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head & is one of few known with serial number on ejector rod housing. It has small letter “A” on various parts including bbl with a small “C” by ejector rod housing locator recess. There is a small “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip that has been severely sanded & thinned and also has a small stud & ring in butt strap. This revolver was included in Lot 5, serial numbers 4500-5505, of which 600 were issued to Custer’s 7th Cavalry in first issue before June 1874. Accompanied by a scarce partial box of 45 Colt cartridges by Winchester, 2-pc box with a Colt DA Frontier on lid that contains 27 orig cartridges. CONDITION: Very good, all matching, although grip was not checked. Overall retains about 96-97% of its re-nickeled finish. Grip, modified as noted, is a dark oiled finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. Box has several broken corners & part of one end is missing with old tape marks. Ammo is fine. 4-58222 JR56 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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