Manufactured in 1896. This revolver is one of 976 Colt Bisley Flattop Target Revolvers manufactured in any caliber, and one of only approximately 196 chambered for the 455 Eley. The barrel stamped "COLT'S P.T. FA. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." on the top, "(BISLEY MODEL) 455 ELEY." on the left side and "45" with a set of "crown/V" and "crown/GP" London proofs on the underside. The revolver is equipped with an adjustable blade front sight and a V-notch drift adjustable rear sight and has a special order knurled trigger and the distinctive wide hammer and humpback grip profile. The frame is stamped with the Colt "three-date/two-line" patent markings followed by the circled Rampant Colt trademark on the left sdie. The assembly number "78" is on the loading gate. The cylinder has the lefter "s" and a matching partial serial number on the rear with London proofs in the flutes. Matching numbers are present on the frame, grip straps and the inside of the checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips.

Very good, with 80% of the original blue finish. The barrel has turned a brown patina with traces of blue, with the other components showing light spotting and patches of brown, and some light handling marks overall. Bright, fiery blue remains on the hammer, screws, and trigger. Grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This is a fine example of a scarce, limited production Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model revolver.