*RARE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET.

*RARE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET. SN 278376. Cal. 45 Colt. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight in its rectangular base and 1-line block letter address with left side of bbl marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT”. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed, fixed rear sight. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Screws & trigger are fire-blued. Mounted with rare 2-pc fleur-de-lis and diamond checkered walnut grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 976 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced during the years 1894-1915 and of that total only 97 were produced in caliber 45 Colt. All visible SNs are matching. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 95-96% glossy orig factory blue with slight muzzle & ejector housing edge wear with faint sharp edge wear on the frame; front & back straps are minutely thinned as is the cyl which also shows front & rear edge wear; screws & trigger retain about all of their bright fire blue, a little dull on trigger face; hammer retains bright case colors on sides and rear edge, lightly to moderately faded on top edge. Grips are sound with a few minor nicks & scratches and retain virtually all of their orig varnish with very light diamond point wear. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Has been fired but very little. 4-48757 JR318 (10,000-15,000)

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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	2061	$16,100.00	RARE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET. SN 278376. Cal. 45 Colt. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight in its rectangular base and 1-line block letter address with left side of bbl marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT”. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed, fixed rear sight. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Screws & trigger are fire-blued. Mounted with rare 2-pc fleur-de-lis and diamond checkered walnut grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 976 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced during the years 1894-1915 and of that total only 97 were produced in caliber 45 Colt. All visible SNs are matching. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 95-96% glossy orig factory blue with slight muzzle & ejector housing edge wear with faint sharp edge wear on the frame; front & back straps are minutely thinned as is the cyl which also shows front & rear edge wear; screws & trigger retain about all of their bright fire blue, a little dull on trigger face; hammer retains bright case colors on sides and rear edge, lightly to moderately faded on top edge. Grips are sound with a few minor nicks & scratches and retain virtually all of their orig varnish with very light diamond point wear. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Has been fired but very little. 4-48757 JR318 (10,000-15,000) 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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