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Category - Colt Revolvers - Bisley - Colt Revolvers - Single Action

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Colt Revolvers - Bisley
Colt Revolvers - Single Action

1904 LETTERED 1st Gen COLT BISLEY Single Action Army .38-40 WCF C&R Revolver KENTUCKY SHIPPED SAA in .38-40 WCF Made in 1904

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1904 LETTERED 1st Gen COLT BISLEY Single Action Army .38-40 WCF C&R Revolver

KENTUCKY SHIPPED SAA in .38-40 WCF Made in 1904

Here we present a C&R Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver in .38 WCF, manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut in 1904. The factory letter lists this revolver with a 4-3/4” barrel in .38.40 caliber with a blue finish when shipped on August 23, 1904, to Belknap Hardware & Manufacturing Company in Louisville, Kentucky.

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. Original finish/patina. The action is excellent with 4 clicks and good lockup. The bore is in good condition with nice rifling. The trademarked grips are solid and show a bit of wear. Numbers match.

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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$3145

#226551
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes