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CONDITION: Fine, showing proper character of a true target shooting
gun, retains 60% original blue finish with even wear patterns showing
brown patina, light oxidation, and defined markings. Grips are also
fine, with tight fitment, handling marks, and well-defined edges.
Mechanically excellent. Case is very good, with age related wear, and
an absent separated carry handle. B) Antique Colt Bisley Flattop
Target Model Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 161393, 455
Eley cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. As described
in “A”. Matching visible full serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard,
and back strap, with matching “1393” on rear of the cylinder, and
assembly number “11” on the loading gate.
CONDITION: Fine, with character consistent with its partner gun,
retains 50% original blue finish with even wear patterns showing
brown patina, light oxidation, and defined markings. Grips are also
fine, with tight fitment, handling marks, and well-defined edges.
Mechanically excellent. This is the ultimate set for a target shooting
or Colt collector, as a rare cased consecutively serial numbered pair of
London Agency shipped antique .455 Eley Colt Bisley Flattop Target
Model Single Action Army revolvers!
Provenance: Douglas R. Carlson; The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
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