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COLT CAVALRY MODEL 1873 U.S. CAVALRY REVOLVER W/KOPEC LETTER
Guns International #: 101566418 Seller's Inventory #: COLT SAA CAV. "AINSWORTH" #9721-ON-HOLD!
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Antique Weapons
Member Since: 2/8/11
State: Oregon
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 267-7011
Fax: (541) 267-7011
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 399
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: U.S.P.S M.O. or Bank Cashiers Chk. Personal Check with hold
Description:
Colt U.S. Cavalry "Ainsworth" inspected. Serial #9721, 45 LC, 7 1/2" barrel with a very good bore. This is an all original revolver which shows matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder, frame, triggerguard and backstrap. The early slanted barrel address remains very clean as do the twp-line patent dates on the frame. The revolver comes with a Kopec letter of authentication dated March 9, 1998. Kopec points out the nice markings, that the gun has never been enhanced by any gunsmiths and that it was likely one of the revolvers issued to the 8th Cavalry based on known 8th Cavalry issued guns in this serial range. It shows all the correct early features including the markings, doughnut shaped ejector head, ejector rod housing with barrel boss, small cylinder bolt stops, etc. Kopec mentions the only part not original being the cylinder pin retaining screw, which still shows some blue and could be toned to match better. The gun shows matching "A" sub-inspectors initials on bottom of barrel, cylinder, triggerguard and top of backstrap. There are also initials "P" on bottom of barrel and on the cylinder. The metal surfaces of revolver show an even medium gray brown undisturbed patina with some scattered oxidation staining and light pitting near muzzle and on rear of barrel ahead of cylinder. There is also some very light pitting on the outer edges of the recoil shield but all of this is unobtrusive, the markings are nice and the surfaces show a lovely honest appearance. Screwheads remain quite clean and the one-piece walnut grip shows wear commensurate with the balance of revolver and shows no remaining insepctors marks. The grips show wear and some loss to left toe and right heel. This is a very honest example of an Ainsworth inspected, 1874 production Colt Cavalry Single Action with Kopec authentication letter. Buyer pays $20.00 shipping to lower 48 states. I accept USPS Money Orders or Bank Cashier's Check. Will accept Personal Check, with shipping hold. 3% Credit Card Fee! Three day, non-firing, non-disassembly, inspection period. If returned, for any reason, full refund, less shipping. Layaway Available! One third down, balance on or before end of 90 days. Other reasonable options considered. ANTIQUE!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: MODEL 1873
Serial Number: 9721
Barrel Length: 7.5
Bore: 7.5
Chambers: SIX
Ejectors: BARREL ROD
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: VERY GOOD
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: VERY GOOD
Barrels: ONE
Barrel Type: ROUND
Action: SINGLE ACTION
Triggers: ONE
Stock: WALNUT
Finish: PATINA
Sights: BARREL
Manufacture Date: 1874