Guns International #: 101598953
Seller's Inventory #: COLT
U.S. CAVALRY #3716
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Guns International #: 101598953
Category - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
- Colt Revolvers - Antique
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COLT CAVALRY MODEL 1873 U.S. CAVALRY REVOLVER W/KOPEC LETTER - "AINSWORTH
Description: COLT SAA CAVALRY, Ainsworth inspected and "refinished" by Colt Factory. Comes with "Kopec" letter. of authentification! The serial #3716, 45 Colt Caliber , 7 1/2'' blackpowder barrel with a very good bore. The barrel, cylinder and the triggerguard retain about 95% Colt factory blue, the arm obviously returned to the factory for service post-1902, with the cylinder, backstrap and frontstrap of triggerguard all bearing factory refurbish number ''685 B''. We date the refinish to post 1902 as the left leg of the triggerguard features the ''VP'' verified proof and the original Single Action Army barrel was roll marked with the later ''Colt Single Action Army 45'' marking on its left side at the time of the service, Colt obviously not letting a gun leave without a caliber marking at that time frame. The frame was not touched at the time and is a pleasing plum and pewter patina with scattered light and pinprick pitting, it and the loading gate are assembly numbered to one another and the ''U.S.'' marking on the left of the frame remains clear and legible. The hammer and trigger appear original and unmolested with the hammer spur showing the correct coarse checkering. The revolver features its original one piece walnut grip, antique ink pen numbered to the gun on the interior, rating very fine, perhaps showing a bit of a light cleaning as the edges are somewhat soft; there is a faint outline of remnants of a cartouche. The fit is excellent. The underside of the barrel is early style with the drilled recess for the ejector rod housing bolster just to the rear of the ejector rod housing screw hole, the remnants of a ''C'' inspectors mark can be seen as well as a capital letter ''G'', along with a number ''741''. The barrel is clearly first-generation and the early roll marking exhibits the correct broken characters within the die for a barrel this era; perhaps installed on the gun at the time of the refurbish, or just refinished then. Ejector rod is latter style with the kidney bean-shaped ejector rod head rather than the bull's-eye. There is a bit of surface oxidation scattered about the surfaces of the barrel and the grip straps have flaked and toned to a plum brown patina. The cylinder is original to the gun, numbered identically to the frame, triggerguard and grip frame, all ''3716''. It shows a small ''A'' Ainsworth inspectors marking as does the triggerguard and top of the backstrap with tiny ''C'' in the hammer cut below the sight groove. A couple screw slots show some light damage but otherwise they are unmolested. While Springfield Research Service does not list any data on this serial number, gun number 3632, 84 numbers away from this, is listed as ''7th Cav. Recovered'' in December 1880 and number 3667, 49 numbers away from this, was issued to ''Co. D, 6th Cav.'', February 20 of 1876. A very respectable U.S.-accepted Single Action Army revolver that no doubt saw time on the Western plains in some troopers holster. Action is strong, indexes properly and locks up tight. 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 U.S. CAVALRY Serial Number: SERIAL #3716 Bore: 7.5 Chambers: SIX Ejectors: BARREL ROD Condition: VERY GOOD Metal Condition: EXCELLENT Wood Condition: VERY GOOD Bore Condition: VERY GOOD Barrels: ONE Barrel Type: ROUND Action: SINGLE ACTION Triggers: ONE Stock: WALNUT Finish: BLUED &PATINA/CASE HARDENED Sights: BARREL Manufacture Date: 1873 Engraving: CARTOUCHE |
Guns International #: 101598953
Seller's Inventory #: COLT
U.S. CAVALRY #3716
Guns International #: 101598953
Seller's Inventory #: COLT
U.S. CAVALRY #3716