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Lot 243: Colt Bisley Revolver 38 WCF

Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 243: Colt Bisley Revolver 38 WCF

Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Bisley
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 WCF
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 71
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1903. Standard one line Hartford address stamped on top of the barrel, the left side of the barrel is marked (BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.", and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. Matching serial number on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap and the assembly number "436" on the loading gate. Blue with casehardened frame and hammer. Blade front, frame notch rear sights and fitted with fancy checkered walnut grips. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish with grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 of 25 to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri on May 18, 1903.

Rating Definition:

Professionally refinished with 98% blue and 99% casehardened finish remaining, showing some muzzle and high point wear, a light drag line and scratches on the cylinder. The grips are excellent with only a couple very minor handling marks and sharp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.



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