Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this desirable single-action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Bisley Single Action Army!
This example has all matching serials!
The Colt Bisley was introduced in 1894 as a target pistol. The name Bisley came from the famous firing range in Bisley, England. The Colt Bisley can be distinguished by the longer grip, the wider hammer spur, and the wider trigger. Bisleys were serial-numbered in the range of 156300–331916, in the same sequence as the Single Action Army. Whether you’re looking to restore or display this revolver as-is, this would make a nice Colt to add to any collection!
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This example has all matching serials!
The Colt Bisley was introduced in 1894 as a target pistol. The name Bisley came from the famous firing range in Bisley, England. The Colt Bisley can be distinguished by the longer grip, the wider hammer spur, and the wider trigger. Bisleys were serial-numbered in the range of 156300–331916, in the same sequence as the Single Action Army. Whether you’re looking to restore or display this revolver as-is, this would make a nice Colt to add to any collection!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Bisley Single Action Army
Serial: 322104
Date of Manufacture: 1912
Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Fixed U-notch rear
Stock/Grips: Black checkered grips with Rampant horses
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard / Left side frame stamped "PAT.SEPT.19 1871.JULY.2.72.JAN.19.75." with a rampant horse. Top of the barrel stamped "COLT'S.PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A.". Left side barrel is stamped with a faint ".38 W.C.F.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver in .38-40 WCF was manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1912. 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 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.
Condition:
This example is in Excellent condition for its age showing less than average evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Bisley Single Action Army
Serial: 322104
Date of Manufacture: 1912
Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Fixed U-notch rear
Stock/Grips: Black checkered grips with Rampant horses
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard / Left side frame stamped "PAT.SEPT.19 1871.JULY.2.72.JAN.19.75." with a rampant horse. Top of the barrel stamped "COLT'S.PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A.". Left side barrel is stamped with a faint ".38 W.C.F.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver in .38-40 WCF was manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1912. 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 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.
Condition:
This example is in Excellent condition for its age showing less than average evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
