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Colt Bisley .45 LC SN: 285947

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:625.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 1,750.00 USD
Colt Bisley .45 LC SN: 285947
'First Generation' Colt single action revolver chambered for 45 Colt. Features blued & color case finish, 4-3/4" barrel, fixed sights, Bisley type grip, trigger and hammer. Bore is fair condition with visible rifling, light pitting throughout, a ring of pitting close to muzzle, and streaks of what appears as leading. Cylinder charge holes are very good condition. Color case is very good as refinished, with visible light dishing around screw holes. Bluing is 85% with loss on sharp edges and drag line on cylinder, barrel at muzzle, ejector rod housing near muzzle. Walnut grips are very good condition with signs of use, and small dents along bottom edges. Barrel left side marking "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" is mostly legible, appended with a clear stamping "45". Two line address on barrel top is partly legible, partly washed out. Rampant Colt on left frame is sharp, surrounding circle appears touched up. All markings are under current re-finish. Serial number repeated at triggerguard. Action operates smoothly and locks up tight. Includes wood presentation case with hinged lid, foam lining; 3.5" floppy disk labeled "Colt Bisley Photos", and Colt factory letter stating this serial number revolver, same barrel length, blue, caliber .44/c, shipped to Wyeth Hardware & Mfg Company in St Joseph Missouri on Dec 26th, 1906. Condition is NRA Very Good - as refinished ***C&R Firearm***