*SCARCE BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

*SCARCE BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 272042. Cal. 38 Colt. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, custom German silver target front sight and rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 COLT”. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight and left side of frame has the 2-line, 3-patent dates along with the rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last four digits of matching SN scratched inside each grip. Left grip also has the name “C O CLARK” hand scratched near the top. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 976 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 96 were made in caliber 38 Colt. This revolver was made for & sold on the American market whereas most of the Target Model Bisleys were sold on the British market and are British proofed. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 80-85% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and light thinning & flaking on bbl, cyl & frame, heavier on the backstrap; trigger & screws retain most of their orig fire blue and the hammer bright case colors on left side, faded on the right. Grips are sound showing light to moderate diamond point wear, left side turned a light chocolate color and the right side beginning to turn. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots of light pitting. 4-48771 JR338 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2059	$9,200.00	SCARCE BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 272042. Cal. 38 Colt. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, custom German silver target front sight and rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 COLT”. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight and left side of frame has the 2-line, 3-patent dates along with the rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last four digits of matching SN scratched inside each grip. Left grip also has the name “C O CLARK” hand scratched near the top. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 976 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 96 were made in caliber 38 Colt. This revolver was made for & sold on the American market whereas most of the Target Model Bisleys were sold on the British market and are British proofed. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 80-85% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and light thinning & flaking on bbl, cyl & frame, heavier on the backstrap; trigger & screws retain most of their orig fire blue and the hammer bright case colors on left side, faded on the right. Grips are sound showing light to moderate diamond point wear, left side turned a light chocolate color and the right side beginning to turn. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots of light pitting. 4-48771 JR338 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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