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Colt Bisley 45 Colt SN: 300209

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Colt Bisley 45 Colt SN: 300209
Exquisite C+ coverage engraved vintage single action revolver chambered in .45 Colt, manufactured in Hartford, CT circa 1907. This beautifully restored revolver has been finely engraved, gold inlayed & signed by Master Engraver, Philip Quigley. Configuration; Blued & case hardened finish, stunning 85% coverage hand engraving featuring floral scroll, fan, punch dot & checker board designs, 7 1/2" barrel with two inlayed gold bands, blade front sight, ‘v’ notched rear sight, ejector rod with crescent head, fluted six-shot cylinder with gold inlayed band, smooth wide trigger, knurled wide low-profile hammer spur and smooth two-piece genuine ivory grips crafted by Jerry Meachem. The serial numbers on the frame, triggerguard and backstrap appear to be all matching with a couple of the numbers on the backstrap illegible. Revolver exhibits no appreciable wear to its professional refinish but does show some old pitting under the finish, visible in the few places its not engraved on the cylinder & grip frame. Action is slightly out-of-time & has three hammer clicks, the bore is excellent, the markings are sharp with “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT” hand engraved and the hand fitted ivory grips are excellent. Condition is NRA Perfect as restored. ***C&R Firearm***