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Lot 89:Colt Bisley Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 89:Colt Bisley Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Exceptional Documented Salt Lake City, Utah Shipped Colt Bisley Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver in Scarce .38 Colt with Factory Letter

Offered here is one of only 976 Colt Bisley Flattop Target revolvers which were produced in many calibers manufactured by Colt between 1894 and 1913 and only one of approximately 96 Bisley Flattop Targets chambered in .38 Colt (see David Brown's "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 96). Brown noted, "Colt Single Actions were first made in the .38 Colt caliber in 1886. The caliber did not attain sufficient popularity at that time to make production profitable, and the caliber was dropped in 1914." Today, these scarce revolvers are highly sought after by Colt collectors. The condition alone makes this example a highly attractive addition to any collection. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on December 2, 1910 to T. Carter & Co. of Salt Lake City, Utah with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .38 Colt, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a two gun shipment. The revolver has the correct all blue flattop frame and pinned blade and dovetailed notch target sights. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "(BISLEY MODEL) 38 COLT" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard carries the Colt factory verified proof and the letter "W". Matching serial numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The matching assembly number is found on the rear of the frame and loading gate. The revolver wears a set of checkered walnut grips. "RTS" is stamped on the back of the left panel. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

ConditionExceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish with smooth brown patina on the back strap and trigger guard and some handling marks. Vibrant original case colors mostly remain on the hammer. The grips are excellent with minimal handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A very attractive Colt Bisley Flattop Target Revolver in .38 Colt.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 Colt
Barrel7 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Gripwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is bright with crisp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
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Catalog page100
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