Lot 2397: Colt First Generation Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver

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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured 1903. Included copy of a factory letter lists this revolver with a 4 3/4" barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed when shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis on Sept. 12, 1903. Relief carved steer head on right grip panel. With leather holster rig featuring initials "GLM" on holster and "101" on the belt. Consignor attributes the gun and holster rig to George Miller of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show. As noted by the consignor the holster rig and Bisley were purchased in Nashville, TN at the Bob Pope gun show a few years ago and the then buyer was told by the seller that the items were purchased at the final sale out auction of the 101 Ranch. With 101 Ranch Wild West Show booklet (reprint), framed image of George Miller and 101 Ranch related research.