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All of the visible serial numbers match. On page 76 of “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver”,
the author states, “We will now review one of the rarest classifications of the ejectorless single actions, the short barreled Bisley Model. The opportunity to examine an original ejectorless Bisley Model has never been afforded”.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 60% of the blue and casehardened finish. The markings on the top of the barrel have been freshened and the cylinder has been re-blued. The barrel has a smooth blue- gray patina. Most of the casehardened finish is present on the frame, loading gate and hammer. The two- piece hard rubber grips are very good overall with moderate handling wear on the checkered surfaces. The markings on the frame and the serial numbers are sharp. The action is tight and functions well. This is a well documented example of an extremely rare Colt Bisley Sheriff’s Model revolver.
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000
"Still rarer than factory engraved Bisleys
are the smoothbores and Sheriff's Models...
As of this updated revision, there are now
nine known original, ejectorless, short
barreled Bisley Model revolvers."
- A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver 30th Anniversary Edition, by Graham, Kopec & Moore, pg. 142.
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