Colt 1894 Bisley

The Colt 1894 Bisley was produced from 1894 to 1915. This Colt revolver was built as a match revolver with an extra curved grip back. The model name Bisley has been stamped into barrel. In the production period, the Bisley was sold in a large range of calibres. The name of this antique gun was chosen to sold it in the British market, but sold very well in the United States of America.


E.M.F Company and Beretta built excellent replicas in several calibres.

Beretta Old West Replicas




TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

-Calibre: .45 Colt (was produced in a large range of calibres)

-Catridge capacity: six-shot

-Operation: single-action

-Firing system: centre-fire

-Breach-loading: N/A

-Length: 330 mm (13″) (was produced in several barrel lengths)

-Barrel length: 191 mm (7.5″) (was produced in several barrel lengths)

-Weight: 1050 g (37 oz.)

-Grip: walnut grip in one piece

-Sight: fixed

-Safety: half-cock hammer

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