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Lot 3243:US Ainsworth Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3243:US Ainsworth Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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U.S. Ainsworth Inspected Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1874. O.W. Ainsworth's desirable "A" inspector mark is found on the trigger guard, barrel, and back strap. A "P" proof is found on the cylinder and barrel. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address, and the frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by partially obliterated "US." The ejector rod has a bullseye head. The matching full serial number is found on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and barrel. Ainsworth physically inspected SAA revolvers recorded in the serial number range 200 through 14343. This was the first major block of U.S. Cavalry revolvers. This revolver falls into the serial range of Cavalry Models that were issued to the 6th Cavalry.

ConditionVery good. The barrel retains an area of original blue finish under the ejector rod housing and slight patterns of original case colors remain on the hammer and frame, otherwise the revolver has a smooth brown-gray patina with some scattered light pitting. There is a series of scratches around the "US" marking. The later production commercial replacement grips are good. Mechanically functions, but is missing the half cock notch.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge45 LC
Barrel7 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1656
Catalog page146
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