*SCARCE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

*SCARCE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 185435. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight with German silver front blade and fixed target rear sight. It has rampant Colt hard rubber grips and the left side of the bbl is marked “(BISLEY MODEL) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped June 3, 1899 to Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, IL. The letter indicates the caliber as 44 Colt, whereas the bbl is marked “Frontier Six Shooter” which generally signifies 44-40. Note: A 44-40 cartridge is a fine fit. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl is mostly a light gray patina with dark blue in the very sheltered areas and a few spots of scattered very fine pitting. Frame retains 75% thin original blue, strong in the sheltered areas with fine pitting on the left recoil shield. Backstrap and trigger guard are mostly a light gray patina with blue in the sheltered areas and some fine pinpoints of pitting on the back strap. Bottom of the butt has a few scrape lines. Grips have a chip in the left heel and right toe and show moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting and a couple spots of heavier pitting. 4-51596 JR826 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1570	$8,050.00	SCARCE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 185435. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight with German silver front blade and fixed target rear sight. It has rampant Colt hard rubber grips and the left side of the bbl is marked “(BISLEY MODEL) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped June 3, 1899 to Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, IL. The letter indicates the caliber as 44 Colt, whereas the bbl is marked “Frontier Six Shooter” which generally signifies 44-40. Note: A 44-40 cartridge is a fine fit. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl is mostly a light gray patina with dark blue in the very sheltered areas and a few spots of scattered very fine pitting. Frame retains 75% thin original blue, strong in the sheltered areas with fine pitting on the left recoil shield. Backstrap and trigger guard are mostly a light gray patina with blue in the sheltered areas and some fine pinpoints of pitting on the back strap. Bottom of the butt has a few scrape lines. Grips have a chip in the left heel and right toe and show moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting and a couple spots of heavier pitting. 4-51596 JR826 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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