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Lot 6217: Colt Bisley Flattop Target Single Action Army .44 WCF Revolver

Antique Colt Bisley Flattop Target Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver in Desirable .44-40 Caliber with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Lot 6217: Colt Bisley Flattop Target Single Action Army .44 WCF Revolver

Antique Colt Bisley Flattop Target Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver in Desirable .44-40 Caliber with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Antique Colt Bisley Flattop Target Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver in Desirable .44-40 Caliber with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Bisley
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 283
Class: Antique
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:

Very scarce in that only 78 were reportedly produced in .44-40 caliber. Pinned brass blade front and notch rear sights. Matching full numbers on frame, trigger guard and back strap as well as matching partial number on rear cylinder face. Factory letter lists revolver with a 7 1/2" barrel in .44-40 caliber, blue finish, hard rubber stocks, flattop frame and Lyman sights when sold and shipped to Storrs Cander (address not listed) on November 23, 1897.

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