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COLT BISLEY FLATTOP TARGET MODEL SA REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
COLT BISLEY FLATTOP TARGET MODEL SA REVOLVER.

Cal. 44 S&W. 1 of only 64 produced in this cal. S# 178832. Bbl. 7 1/2" marked "(BISLEY MODEL)" on left side. Pinned blade replacement front sight that appears to be bone. U notch rear sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Mfg. Co. letter stating the following information " Serial number: 178832 / Caliber: .44 S&W / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Rubber / Shipped to: Montgomery Ward and Company / Address: Chicago, Illinois / November 17, 1898 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 2". CONDITION: 40% dull blue fading to brown showing spots of light corrosion. Hammer retains traces of case colors in protected areas. Grips have worn checkering w/ handling marks at butt. Sound mechanics. Bore has dark frosted appearance w/ worn rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-17862). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.