FINE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 167731. 38 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, silver plated target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 WCF”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “41”. Matching SN 167731 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 96 are listed in 38 Colt, making this a scarce revolver indeed especially in very fine condition. PROVENANCE: Eve Morgan, Clarkston, WA. Lewis Yearout 1993. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall retaining about 50% orig bright finish on bbl, frame and cyl. Trigger guard and backstrap retain over 30-40% orig finish with reductions on either side of grip strap where gun would have been held, remainder of gun is gray and cyl shows drag line as can be seen in photos. Ejector housing internally is scratched “61503-2-A”. 2-pc rubber grips fit gun well with a few small scratches and blemishes; inside each grip has the number “4630” scratched inside. Mechanically gun functions with well defined rifling in bore 4-53956 JS60 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3120

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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
	3120	$3,540.00	FINE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER. SN 167731. 38 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, silver plated target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 WCF”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “41”. Matching SN 167731 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 96 are listed in 38 Colt, making this a scarce revolver indeed especially in very fine condition. PROVENANCE: Eve Morgan, Clarkston, WA. Lewis Yearout 1993. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall retaining about 50% orig bright finish on bbl, frame and cyl. Trigger guard and backstrap retain over 30-40% orig finish with reductions on either side of grip strap where gun would have been held, remainder of gun is gray and cyl shows drag line as can be seen in photos. Ejector housing internally is scratched “61503-2-A”. 2-pc rubber grips fit gun well with a few small scratches and blemishes; inside each grip has the number “4630” scratched inside. Mechanically gun functions with well defined rifling in bore 4-53956 JS60 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3120 Click here to view provenance 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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FINE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.