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Category - Colt Revolvers - Bisley - Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen

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Colt Revolvers - Bisley
Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen

1903 mfr. COLT BISLEY Model SINGLE ACTION ARMY .41 Long Colt Revolver C&R 1 of 3,159 Manufactured in .41 Caliber Long Colt

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1903 mfr. COLT BISLEY Model SINGLE ACTION ARMY .41 Long Colt Revolver C&R

1 of 3,159 Manufactured in .41 Caliber Long Colt

Here we present a C&R Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver in .41 Long Colt, manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut in 1903. Out of 44,350 Bisley revolvers made, only 3,159 were chambered for .41 Colt cartridges. Though Colt enjoyed the largest contracts of any handgun maker during the American Civil War, it had to rely 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. This one comes in a rare .41 Colt chambering, which was a manstopper in its day.

The overall condition is good. Refinished in nickel. The front sight was replaced prior to the refinish. The action is excellent, holding all 3 positions and having all 4 clicks. The cylinder indexes and locks up well. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The numbers match. The right grip panel has some extra wear under the escutcheon, while the one on the left has a large chip at the toe.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 4-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .41 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.

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$2200

#250214
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,200.00
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