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Lot #2378

Lot 2377: London Agency Colt Bisley Flattop Target Single Action Army

Scarce London Agency Shipped Colt Bisley Flattop Target Single Action Army Revolver in .455 with Inscription and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2377: London Agency Colt Bisley Flattop Target Single Action Army

Scarce London Agency Shipped Colt Bisley Flattop Target Single Action Army Revolver in .455 with Inscription and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce London Agency Shipped Colt Bisley Flattop Target Single Action Army Revolver in .455 with Inscription and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Bisley
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 455
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 882
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 140
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

The back strap is inscribed "John R. Stanton. London. March 1900." The factory letter confirms it was part of a seven gun shipment of Bisley Flattop Target revolvers in .455 caliber with 7 1/2" barrels and blue finish when they were sent to Colt's London Agency on March 30, 1900. Per Flayderman, only one hundred ninety-six .455 Eley Bisley Flattop Target revolvers were manufactured.

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