Colt Bisley Single Action Flattop Target Model revolver manufactured in 1900. This revolver is one of 64 Bisley Target Model revolvers chambered for the .44 S&W cartridge. The revolver has the distinctive Bisley Target Model features which include: flat top strap and sides fitted with dovetail mounted target rear sight, solid front sight base with adjustable nickel-silver blade, Bisley "Humpback" grip and back strap, curved wide hammer with knurled spur, curved wide trigger with smooth face and black hard rubber checkered "Humpback" Bisley two-piece grips with the Rampant Colt trademark in an oval at the top of the grip. The revolver has the Colt high polish commercial blue finish with color casehardened hammer and niter blue rear sight, trigger and screws. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the legend "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." in one line. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped "(BISLEY MODEL) FOR 44 S & W CTG." in one line. The caliber designation "44" is stamped on the underside of the barrel just in front of the frame. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt "three-date/two-line" patent marking followed by the encircled Rampant Colt trademark. The assembly number "203" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate. A "W" inspection mark is stamped in the hammer slot and "O" is stamped on the right rear trigger guard bow. The full serial number, "195344" is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The partial serial number "344" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. All of the visible serial numbers match.

Excellent plus. The revolver retains 98% of the bright original factory high polish blue finish. The revolver shows only the slightest collector type thinning on the high edges. The back strap and grip strap have some light handling wear with some thinning on the blue finish. The frame screws are in perfect condition and the screw heads and trigger retain nearly all of the niter blue finish. The hammer has all of the casehardened finish intact with vivid case colors. The hard rubber grips are in excellent condition and are free from cracks or chips. All of the markings are crisp. The action is tight and functions perfectly. This is an exceptional example of a Colt Bisley Flattop Model revolver. Examples of this revolver chambered for the 44 S&W cartridge are rare and to find one in condition such as this would be nearly impossible to improve upon. This is a "blue chip" Colt revolver!