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Very Important Cased Colt Pre-Bisley Flattop Target Model in .455 Eley Shipped to England 1894 with Checkered Trigger
Guns International #: 102563242 Seller's Inventory #: No returns without mutual consent
Category: Colt Revolvers - Bisley - Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen
Seller's Information
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Seller: Gunsbysally
Company: Guns by Sally
Member Since: 5/1/09
State: Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Total Number of Listings: 211
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Guns by Sally-always the best for less. We are over the top proud to offer this seldom seen version of a Colt single action, the pre-Bisley model that was made especially for shipment to England. The Brits loved the SAA, and guns were shipped as early as 1874. Now, as target shooting became more refined, efforts were made to move the grip position closer to the line of the bore for more control and accuracy. Long handled SAA"s were made, then what was to become the Bisley Model was created. The grip frame was reshaped, the hammer lowered and widened, and the trigger was widened. Many dyed-in-the-wool Colt collectors do not know that the earliest of these guns were not marked (BISLEY MODEL), as we are accustomed to seeing on later guns. These early guns were all made as flattop target models, with 7 1/2 inch barrels, smooth varnished grips, all blue, and chambered in .455 Eley. Only 196 Bisley Target models were chambered in .455 Eley, icluding Bisley marked guns, and very few have come back to the USA. I got a good laugh when I did research on the value of these rare guns. Two sold in the last decade, both by giant gun sellers. Both ran from the issue of (BISLEY MODEL) being absent like a dog with its tail 'twix its legs. Neither mentioned a single word about the "missing" barrel stamp. Both fetched 5 figures, so the buyers knew what they were. Virtually all Bisley guns with serial numbers between 156370 and 161300 are Pre-Bisley models like this one. Some sources will tell you that this revolver was made in the year of our Lord 1895, but I believe it may have been made in late 1894. She is in good condition for being 129 years old. The finishes all appear to be original, but this was no safe queen. The blue is thinning at the muzzle and edges of the cylinder. The smooth walnut grips have some handling marks, but fit like a glove and bear the partial serial number of the gun penciled inside. Despite being born in the black powder era, the bore is very good, with lots of shine and strong rifling. The early black powder proof marks can be found in every flute of the cylinder. There is some type of freckling all about the steel surfaces, and some light pitting on the backstrap. I received this gun in a flap holster, and I suspect it was stored inside it for the last few decades, which can be hard on the steel. As valuable as these early guns are, this one has some added niceties. The rear sight is fitted with a set screw, which is still free to turn, and does its job very well. This Colt also has a checkered trigger. Both sights are rather stout and tall, likely fitting the shooter's style and type of competition. That flap holster would also be a good way to keep the gun handy and protected in Britain's rainy climate between matches. Make no mistake, this is the most important Colt we have ever offered. If you are an advanced Colt collector, and have been looking for the right Bisley Target model, but want he added clout of a pre-Bisley, then look no further.
Investors, take note. Another pre-Bisley, number 160865, sold for 23,000 clear back in 2017. Contact us if you want to see proof.
Price: $12,500.00
Antique: Yes