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Lot 27: Colt Bisley Model SA Revolver in 38 Colt Caliber

Scarce Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in .38 Colt Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Lot 27: Colt Bisley Model SA Revolver in 38 Colt Caliber

Scarce Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in .38 Colt Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500

Scarce Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in .38 Colt Caliber

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Bisley
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
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Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1904. This revolver is one of only 412 Bisley model revolvers reportedly chambered in the .38 Colt cartridge. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address and the left side "(BISLEY MODEL) .38 COLT." The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "3899". A "S" inspection mark is stamped in the hammer well above the firing pin hole. The complete matching serial number is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Blue finish on the barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap, and the frame, hammer and loading gate are casehardened. The revolver has the distinctive Bisley Model grips with "humpbacked" profile, special back strap and trigger guard, 3/16-inch higher frame, curved wide spur hammer and long wide trigger. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 70% original blue finish remaining, showing a few dings, some light flaking and some edge wear on the barrel and ejector housing, some flaking, minor dings and a drag line on the cylinder and a smooth gray patina on the grip straps. The frame and hammer retain 80% original bright case colors. The grips are also very fine with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.



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