Rare 1908 Lettered Colt Bisley Flat Top Target Revolver Single Action in .45 Colt
Rare first-generation Colt Bisley Flat Top Target revolver chambered in .45 Colt, with configuration confirmed by the accompanying Colt Factory Letter. According to the letter, this revolver features a 7-1/2" barrel and blued finish and is specifically identified as a "COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER." The revolver was shipped as the sole gun in the shipment to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, New York, on April 21, 1908. The .45 Colt Bisley Target is an exceptionally scarce variation, with only 97 examples manufactured in .45 Colt, according to published Colt production figures, and even fewer in this barrel length. Features the distinctive Bisley Flat Top Target configuration with dovetailed rear notch target sight and pinned blade front target sight. Fitted with factory Rampant Colt hard rubber checkered grips. Right side of the trigger guard bears the VP proof mark and inspector number "6." Serial numbers match on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and grip strap. An exceptionally rare and historically significant first-generation Colt, particularly notable for its configuration, single-gun shipment, and factory-letter documentation. CALIBER/GA: 45 Colt. S/N: 304171. FFL: Curio & Relic.
Condition
This revolver has been refinished at some point in its history but retains 96% showing a faint drag line and wear on the grip straps. Rollmarks have been refinished as well but are legible. Frame screws appear to be unmolested. Grips show faint handling wear only. Bore shows some light pitting with prominent rifling. Good mechanics.
Rare first-generation Colt Bisley Flat Top Target revolver chambered in .45 Colt, with configuration confirmed by the accompanying Colt Factory Letter. According to the letter, this revolver features a 7-1/2" barrel and blued finish and is specifically identified as a "COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER." The revolver was shipped as the sole gun in the shipment to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, New York, on April 21, 1908. The .45 Colt Bisley Target is an exceptionally scarce variation, with only 97 examples manufactured in .45 Colt, according to published Colt production figures, and even fewer in this barrel length. Features the distinctive Bisley Flat Top Target configuration with dovetailed rear notch target sight and pinned blade front target sight. Fitted with factory Rampant Colt hard rubber checkered grips. Right side of the trigger guard bears the VP proof mark and inspector number "6." Serial numbers match on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and grip strap. An exceptionally rare and historically significant first-generation Colt, particularly notable for its configuration, single-gun shipment, and factory-letter documentation. CALIBER/GA: 45 Colt. S/N: 304171. FFL: Curio & Relic.
Condition
This revolver has been refinished at some point in its history but retains 96% showing a faint drag line and wear on the grip straps. Rollmarks have been refinished as well but are legible. Frame screws appear to be unmolested. Grips show faint handling wear only. Bore shows some light pitting with prominent rifling. Good mechanics.
