Beschreibung:

.45 Colt, 7.5" barrel, S/N 4139 (mfg. ca1874). Blued and color casehardened finish, smooth walnut grip. Single line "italic" barrel address, two-line with two-date patent marking on frame, followed by U.S. Matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, triggerguard, butt and cylinder. However the font of the cylinder numbers does not match the balance of the gun numbers. Bottom of barrel marked with small Ainsworth "A" inspection and small "P". Additional small "A" inspections appear on the triggerguard and on top of the backstrap, although not on the frame as is correct. Black powder frame, early pattern ejector housing with locating pin and bullseye ejector rod head, six-groove wide rifling with narrow lands. Military pattern checkering on the hammer spur, minimal chamfer (bevel) on the front edge of the cylinder, correct for early production single actions. Some cross polish evident around front sight blade. Grip appears to be an old replacement with imperfect fit and no number visible in the backstrap cut out. An interesting early Single Action that appears to be an Ainsworth inspected gun that had a hard life after its military use and wears an old set of replacement grips. While this falls in the range of potential "Custer" Single Actions, it is more likely one fo the guns that was later reissued to the Post Office and falls within a cluster of those serial numbers, explaining why the gun may have escaped being altered to artillery. Condition: Good. Retains no finish with a mottled and oxidized gray patina. Markings remain mostly clear and legible. Cylinder may be re-numbered. Mechanically functional, good bore with moderate oxidation. Grips replaced with wear, bumps, dings and chips.