*RARE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 195339. 44-40 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, brass target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL)” above “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “44”. Matching SN 195339 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in broken circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 78 are listed in 44-40 caliber. PROVENANCE: Gene Coats, Forks, WA. Lewis Yearout 1982. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall as refinished. Gun overall retains about 60% bright blue refinish. Bbl markings are fairly crisp and discernible, patent dates on frames crisp and discernible, rampant Colt motif on frame is light barely discernible from polish when refinished. 2-pc rubber stocks fit gun poorly with overlap and gaps with discoloration to an olive drab especially on left stock where it enters frame. Stocks are numbered internally “0607” and exhibit several small dents and scratches and other small blemishes as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun is fine with bright shiny bore. SNs on trigger guard and backstrap are not orig and appear engraved not stamped. 4-53946 JS63 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3118

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3118	$4,312.50	RARE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER. SN 195339. 44-40 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, brass target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL)” above “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “44”. Matching SN 195339 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in broken circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia* by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 78 are listed in 44-40 caliber. PROVENANCE: Gene Coats, Forks, WA. Lewis Yearout 1982. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall as refinished. Gun overall retains about 60% bright blue refinish. Bbl markings are fairly crisp and discernible, patent dates on frames crisp and discernible, rampant Colt motif on frame is light barely discernible from polish when refinished. 2-pc rubber stocks fit gun poorly with overlap and gaps with discoloration to an olive drab especially on left stock where it enters frame. Stocks are numbered internally “0607” and exhibit several small dents and scratches and other small blemishes as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun is fine with bright shiny bore. SNs on trigger guard and backstrap are not orig and appear engraved not stamped. 4-53946 JS63 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3118 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*RARE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.