October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2018
Offered is an extremely early Ainsworth inspected U.S. Colt Calvary revolver within the Custer serial range. You will find full or partial serial numbers on the following: frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel, the cylinder has a partial "0" and "6" which does match he rest of the gun. The Ainsworth stamp can be found on the trigger guard, not visable on barrel, cylinder, or backtrap. The single line line barrel address is visable. Front sight has been taken down, muzzle is round. The bore is corroded. The one piece walnut grips are shy all the way around. The front grip strap is mishapened. The frame is a two line patent date with a U.S. stamp. Frame exhibits pitting. There is some remains of a enamel add on finished. Frame shows evidence of cleaning, barrel has been cleaned. Scattered areas of pitting. Has a brand new cylinder pin locking screw. Areas around frame screws are dished with replaced screws. Gun has a new spring. Basically this revolver is in relic condition, but is within the Custer range, therefore a historical interest.
Caliber/Bore
.45 Long Colt