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20EB-3 COLT AINSWORTH #3504

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:10,500.00 USD Estimated At:35,000.00 - 70,000.00 USD
20EB-3 COLT AINSWORTH #3504
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This item SOLD at 2020 May 19 @ 12:46UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Colt Single Action Army Revolver Cavalry Series showing U.S. marking and Ainsworth inspections in .45 Colt caliber with a 7 ½” barrel, S/N 3504. Kopec letter states “Date of manufacture is 1874 and likely 4th Cavalry issued at Fort Kerville, Fort McKavett, Fort Clark, Fort Felipe, Fort Concho and also the troops “In the field” during the era of Kawana Parker and Indian Wars”. Kopec also states this revolver was issued early enoughfor use Sept. 26-28th 1874 on the Red River near Palo Duro Canyon, Texas and other subsequent skirmishes throughout Texas. Also that the ejector tube is numbered and matching. Kopec further lists the following;“Subject revolver remains in unfired condition” 1. Hammer A. Hammer modified “Sharp Edges” B. Marring of the surface areasC. Firing pin changed 2. Grips replaced A. Appear undersized B. Cartouchea facsimilie C. Butt stamp not correct