Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Colt Bisley Model Single-action Army Revolver, c. 1906, serial number 285499, .44-40 caliber, pearl grips, nickel finish, marked on the left side of the frame "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871./JULY 2-72. JAN. 19.-75.," the top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.," and the left side of the barrel marked "(BISLEY MODEL)/ COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER," barrel lg. 4 3/4, overall lg. 10 in.
Provenance: The collection of David F. Post.
Note: FFL, C&R.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Grips have some chips and loss, the nickel finish is worn all around but about 60% remains. The bore is good with some light pitting and the gun functions properly.
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Keywords
United StatesChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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