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Lot 55: Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 55: Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Fine Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1907. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and is marked "(BISLEY MODEL)/COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 5 1/2 inch barrel in .44 caliber and blue finish with type of stocks not listed as well as shipped to Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney Dry Goods Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, on September 10, 1907. The revolver wears a set of pearl grips. According to author David Brown in "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," Colt manufactured 6,803 standard frame Bisley Models in .44-40 WCF compared to 64,389 standard frame SAAs in the same caliber.

ConditionFine. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 70% original blue finish, the cylinder retains 50% original blue finish and the grip straps retain 20% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The frame retains 30% of the original case colors mostly contained on the front. The period replacement pearl grips are very good with a couple hairline cracks, some chipping on the bottom, and attractive color. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerColt
ModelBisley
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge44-40 WCF
Barrel5 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Grippearl

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2202
Catalog page60
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