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Title: First Generation Bisley Kills Harmless Rabbit
Post by: shrapnel on December 28, 2012, 10:50:42 PM
I got a Colt Bisley in 38-40 with a 7 1/2 inch barrel a couple weeks ago. It had a few issues to get to shoot, but with the help of MLV and even some from Tom Sargis, I got the gun shooting POI. Finding a First generation Colt 38-40 with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in a SAA is hard to do, but a Bisley is even harder. I did get it and it is in excellent shape for being made in 1907.  I took it the first weekend to a cowboy shoot, won the match, then took it last weekend rabbit hunting and scored again.

It is a great addition to my safe and will no doubt see some time in the rabbit fields this winter...

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Title: Re: First Generation Bisley Kills Harmless Rabbit
Post by: dusty texian on December 28, 2012, 11:48:42 PM
That's a Dang nice Colt Shrapnel. Looks like a shooter ,and I would take it rabbit hunting any day. Dusty.
Title: Re: First Generation Bisley Kills Harmless Rabbit
Post by: Shotgun Franklin on December 29, 2012, 12:17:27 PM
I've taken WT Deer with my .45, you ought to be able to also with a a good lead bullet and a load duplicating the old original factory load.