I got this Bisley a couple of years ago, coming out of an estate sale. The serial number dates the gun to 1900. Here is where it gets interesting.
- Accorgin to a Colt letter I got on it, it started life as a 4-3/4" blued 32/20.
- Currently chambered for 44 Russian/Colt/Special. Correctly marked per Colt standards
- Vent rib added (perhaps by Kings Gunworks?)
- Nickeled. Beautiful job, sharp edges on all lettering and logos. Looks like an original factory job
- As best I can determine from internet research and home testing, real ivory grips.
She shoots absolutely beautifully.
I'm just curious if any of you have any different ideas on who (if anyone) might have done this type of work besides Kings. All the work is exceptionally nice and I would have taken it for factory if not for the vent rib, and the fact that Colt didn't chamber the 44 Special in the Bisley until 1908.