Guns International #: 103108722
Seller's Inventory #: 247290

Category - Colt Revolvers - Bisley - Handguns - American Revolvers

Category
Colt Revolvers - Bisley
Handguns - American Revolvers

1903 mfr COLT BISLEY SAA Revolver .38 WCF C&R 4-3/4 Barrel FACTORY LETTERED SINGLE ACTION ARMY in .38-40 Shipped to KANSAS CITY

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1903 mfr COLT BISLEY SAA Revolver .38 WCF C&R 4-3/4 Barrel FACTORY LETTERED

SINGLE ACTION ARMY in .38-40 Shipped to KANSAS CITY

Here we present a C&R Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver in .38 WCF, manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut in 1903. The Colt factory letter states that the revolver was shipped on April 28, 1903, and shipped to Richards and Conover Hardware Co. of Kansas City, Missouri with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .38-40 caliber, blue finish.

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. These revolvers made excellent companions to rifles at the time as they were chambered for the same ammunition, meaning that the user only had to keep one type to feed both guns.

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. Gray patina with some original blue finish in the cylinder flutes and some other protected areas. The action has all 4 clicks and holds all 3 positions and has good cylinder lockup. The bore is reflective with strong rifling. The left grip has a repaired crack and both panels are worn quite smooth. Numbers match. A nice Bisley in an old cartridge that even then approximated the ballistics of the modern .40 S&W!

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

Barrel is 4-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire

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

#247290
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,200.00
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