GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CAVALRY ISSUE AINSWORTH INSPECTOR.COLTSAA1393845 LCCal. 45 LC. 7-1/2" bbl. Blue and case color finish with 1-pc American walnut grip. Bbl shows 1-line script address with SN stamped under ejector rod housing. "C" inspector mark behind ejector rod socket. "P" proof at breech-end an "A" proof is 2-1/2" in front. Frame has 2-line patent mark on left side followed by U.S. SN matches on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Last 4-digits of SN appear on bbl and cyl. Grips were not removed. Frame, trigger guard, apron of backstrap, and cyl all shows an "A" proof-mark. Left grip shows a trace of a cartouche. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl ejector rod housing and rod are replacements. All marks are re-struck. Front-sight is trimmed. Rifling is not the proper type. Bbl shows a smooth gray-brown age patina, with some dents and scratches and muzzle wear. Frame, trigger guards, and backstrap show an aged gray-brown patina with some rounded edges. Loading gate does not fit. Cyl is a gray-brown patina. SN shows filing marks. Cyl is of the proper type, with square bolt stops and a flat front face. Hammer and trigger are also a gray-brown patina. Hammer has correct checkering. Grip appears orig and fits well. Grip is missing 2 chips out of toe on either side. A representative example of an Ainsworth Colt with restoration. 51079-3 TEP (3,000-5,000)