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Circa: 1898
Condition: used. antique
Color: blued
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Colt
Author: Sam Colt
Edition: 1
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Now here is a truly rare piece of history. Colt's Bisley model hand gun was introduced back in 1897. For today's Colt collectors, guns made prior to 1899 are considered Black Powder era antiques and are really the only true antique firearms. Colt did continue to make the Bisley model for a dozen or so years into the early 1900's, but none of those guns can claim the same status of True Antique as can those early, pre1898 Bisley's. This gun is one of those extremely rare Colt revolvers. A Colt 1st generation Single Action Army, Bisley Model, with a 5-½ inch barrel, all matching serial numbers that indicate a production date in the year 1898. The large bore 44 40 caliber is the same as the Winchester rifle of that time and many cowboys and outlaws made habit of carrying a sidearm that used the same bullets as did their Winchester rifles. The finish on this Colt is excellent, some cold blue may have been added to the barrel in the distant past, but mostly this gun retains its original blued finish. The grips are worn but still very nice and fit beautifully and most of all, this old Colt works like a dream. Nothing, I mean nothing on earth sounds quite the same as a Colt single action being cocked. The bore is clean and bright and the lands are tall and sharp with minor pitting in the grooves. This is not only a very rare antique; this is also a great shooter! (With the correct loads and guidance. See your local gunsmith for advice.) I doubt the neighbors on any side can say they have one of these in their collections and you can bet that in a few years you'll see the value of this one go right through the roof. They just aren't making any more real antique Colts, so what is left is all there will ever be. Less than 13 thousand Bisley models existed prior to 1898. How many hundred could their possibly be that look like this one? Think about it. JM
WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL FOR ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. THANK YOU. JM
Please note: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you. |
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