September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
Manufactured from 1863 to 1875, with this example bearing military sub-inspector marks throughout. Blued finish with 8" octagon barrel with 2-line address. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Fit with 2-piece smooth walnut grips, the left stamped with a crisp Ainsworth "OWA" inspector cartouche. CONDITION: Very good. Portions of period blued finish retained, mixing with brown chemically turned patina. Trigger guard polished bright. Grips are fine with some added finish, minor marks, and wear. Bright bore displays very strong rifling with a few areas of pitting. Crisp mechanics. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame and barrel, the cylinder is a replacement.