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The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt “Two-Line/ Three-Date” patent markings followed by the encircled Rampant Colt trademark. The assembler’s number “5” is stamped on the left trigger guard bow. A small “P” is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. The assembly number, “1139”, is stamped on the inside
of the loading gate. The serial number is stamped on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. All the visible serial numbers match. The revolver has the distinctive Bisley curved hammer, wide trigger, longer back strap and “humpback” profile grips.
CONDITION: Fine as professionally embellished and replated with a few very small spots of light pitting and handling marks beneath the plating. The markings on the barrel and frame show some polishing wear. The well executed engraving is generally crisp. The action is tight but the hammer will not hold at half-cock. The relief carved pearl grips are very good overall with a hairline crack that runs across the side of the right grip. This is a good looking, historic, Colt Bisley Model Single Action revolver with Texas Ranger inscription and well-documented Texas Ranger service use.
Provenance: The Collection of Texas Ranger Gene Powell;
The Collection of Manuel Amaya Jr; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
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