I was down to two on my Grail Gun list....

[DeaconKC]

I have always loved the SAA, but figured a genuine 1st Gen would be out of reach. Was in a local LGS and he had not just a SAA but a nickel Bisley! Well, it cost me a AO Tommy Gun, but I am thrilled. Built in 1905, .38 WCF and still tight as a drum!

[Abilene]

Looks to be in pretty nice shape.  Don't see nickled Bisleys much.  Do you think it is the factory finish?

[treebeard]

Nice revolver at a good value. Love the cartridge. Congrats👍

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[Dave T]

1st Generation Colts are just different. Once you've handled, and hopefully shot one, you will know what's missing from all the others. Congratulations!

Dave

[Coffinmaker]

First Generation Colts are just another Single Action.  Most of those guns are just a lump of Iron.  Until Colt switched to steel.  The mystique attached to them is just ......... silliness.  As is drooling over an inanimate lump of iron.

PS:  Almost forgot, atz a really nice Bisley you've scored Deacon.  Goin to be great fun to play with.

[DeaconKC]

Thanks gys, yup, I do think it is factory nickel. I talked with a couple of guys at Coltforum and they were convinced. I know how to read S&Ws for it, but new to Colts!