RARE 32-44 COLT FLAT TOP TARGET BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 181319. 32-44 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) FOR 32-44 S&W CARTRIDGE”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “32” and small letter “V”. Matching SN 181319 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Last 3-digits of SN are found on back of cyl. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Screws & trigger are fire blued. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 32/44 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, flat top or target frame, blue finish, rubber stocks and shipped to Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, IL. on December 29, 1898 in a 2-gun shipment. 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 17 are listed in 32-44 caliber, making this a very rare revolver indeed especially in excellent condition. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule, Bridgewater, CT. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall retaining 95% orig bright finish on bbl, frame and cyl. Trigger guard and backstrap retain over 50% orig finish with reductions on either side of grip strap where gun would have been held, remainder of gun is gray and cyl shows significant drag line as can be seen in photos. 2-pc rubber stocks fit gun well with a few small scratches and blemishes; inside of left grip has initials “FTM” and the number “4594” scratched inside. Mechanically gun functions well with mirror like shiny bore. 4-53951 JS59 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3115

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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.

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	3115	$11,500.00	RARE 32-44 COLT FLAT TOP TARGET BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 181319. 32-44 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) FOR 32-44 S&W CARTRIDGE”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “32” and small letter “V”. Matching SN 181319 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Last 3-digits of SN are found on back of cyl. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Screws & trigger are fire blued. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 32/44 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, flat top or target frame, blue finish, rubber stocks and shipped to Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, IL. on December 29, 1898 in a 2-gun shipment. 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 17 are listed in 32-44 caliber, making this a very rare revolver indeed especially in excellent condition. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule, Bridgewater, CT. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall retaining 95% orig bright finish on bbl, frame and cyl. Trigger guard and backstrap retain over 50% orig finish with reductions on either side of grip strap where gun would have been held, remainder of gun is gray and cyl shows significant drag line as can be seen in photos. 2-pc rubber stocks fit gun well with a few small scratches and blemishes; inside of left grip has initials “FTM” and the number “4594” scratched inside. Mechanically gun functions well with mirror like shiny bore. 4-53951 JS59 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3115 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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RARE 32-44 COLT FLAT TOP TARGET BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.