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LETTERED COLT Bisley Model SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 LONG COLT Revolver C&R SAINT LOUIS SHIPPED and Manufactured in 1901
Guns International #: 101451276 Seller's Inventory #: 20794
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Handguns - American Revolvers
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
LETTERED COLT Bisley Model SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 LONG COLT Revolver C&R
SAINT LOUIS SHIPPED and Manufactured in 1901
Here we present a Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver in .45 Long Colt, manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut in 1901. This example comes with a factory letter that confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as shipment to St. Louis, Missouri on 16 August 1901.
Colt enjoyed the largest contracts of any handgun maker during the American Civil War. It relied on its array of percussion fired revolvers, namely the 1860 Army until the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent expired in 1869. This enabled them to begin making revolvers with completely bored through cylinder chambers in order to utilize modern metallic cartridge ammunition in the most effective manner. In 1869, Colt’s began development of a suitable cartridge revolver in earnest, first coming out with a number of conversions for their percussion lines, until 1872 when they debuted what was to become the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army in the 1872 U.S. Trials. Needless to say, it won, and became the Army’s revolver of choice. It also became the sidearm of choice for many others like cowboys, guards, lawmen, crooks, shopkeepers and all manner of civilians.
This is an example of the Bisley variant of the Colt Single Action Army revolver. The primary differences were a lower hammer spur and a more curvaceous grip frame. These were optimized toward target shooting but many general users and shooters who were not simply target shooters preferred them as well.
The overall condition is very good. The action is excellent all around. The bore is bright with nice rifling. The finish has matured to a smooth gray patina. All markings are sharp and clear. The numbers match. Nice replacement grips. Here is a very nice Colt Bisley that would make a great addition to your collection, made in 1901!
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 5-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .45 Long Colt
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$2595
#20794
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes