Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver in Desirable .45 Long Colt with Attractive Ivory Grips

A desirable late-production Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army, manufactured in 1912 and built during the model’s limited 1894–1915 production run. Designed with target shooting and accuracy in mind, the Bisley remains a favorite among Colt collectors and serious marksmen for its distinctive handling, scarce configuration, and classic pre-World War I Colt craftsmanship.

• Manufactured in 1912
• Colt Bisley Model revolver, a target-oriented variation of the Single Action Army
• Produced only from 1894 to 1915, as noted in “The Book of Colt Firearms” by Sutherland and Wilson, 1971 publication
• Chambered in .45 Colt, one of the most desirable and traditional Colt revolver calibers
• Designed by Colt with accuracy and target shooting in mind
• Highly regarded by many shooters and collectors for its improved handling features:
  • Lower, wider hammer spur for easier cocking
  • Wider trigger for a more comfortable trigger pull
  • Characteristic “humpback” grip shape that many find especially comfortable in the hand
• Excellent sidearm configuration for serious marksmen of the era
• Matching visible serial numbers on:
  • Frame
  • Trigger guard
  • Back strap
• Assembly number “866” marked on the loading gate
• Barrel markings:
  • One-line Colt Hartford address on top of the barrel
  • “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT” marked on the left side of the barrel
• Frame markings:
  • Two-line patent date marking on the left side of the frame
  • Encircled Rampant Colt logo following the patent dates
• Equipped with the distinctive Bisley-style wide, low hammer spur
• Fitted with the Bisley wide trigger
• Features the classic Bisley “humpback” grip profile
• Fitted with attractive period ivory grips, adding strong visual appeal and collector desirability
• A compelling collectible for enthusiasts of:
  • First Generation Colt revolvers
  • Bisley Model variations
  • Pre-World War I Colt production
  • Target-style single-action revolvers
  • Ivory-gripped antique Colts