One of these days, I want a real Colt SAA

WB
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 08:22 (2370 days ago)

Refinished would be fine with me. I have been looking over the years at the fickle market. Are the Bisley models a bit of a bargain entry? They do not seem as favored and some seem less expensive. I like the odd looking Bisley (not even close to the Ruger so called "Bisley"). They point oddly but I like them. Poncho Villa carried one. I remember Keith did not say much positive about the unmodified Bisley. The .38-40 seems a bit less expensive and less desirable by the mainstream and that's fine by me, even the .41 Colt.

If I can ever get my money and want together at the same time and place. They have a unique feel, charm, that is like nothing else.
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BISLEYS

JT
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 08:50 (2370 days ago) @ WB

Who was responsible for the Ruger adaptation?

WB
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 10:16 (2370 days ago) @ JT

It was back in the Casull, Seyfried, Bowen, etc. mega six gun craze in the mid 80’s. They really did a fine job!

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Not sure where you are finding them but,

Asa
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 10:29 (2370 days ago) @ WB

has been my experience that the Colt Bisley is is more expensive and harder to find than the SAA? Especially in 38-40. Bill Ruger designed the Ruger Bisley, some say an adaptation from the #5.

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MODIFIED BISLEYS

JT
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 09:32 (2370 days ago) @ WB

Rugers

California Joe
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 11:02 (2370 days ago) @ JT

What an incredible collection..

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REEDER "BISLEY" #5

JT
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 09:45 (2370 days ago) @ WB

41 colt

dewayne rayner
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 10:43 (2370 days ago) @ WB

a few years ago I pick up a reblue 1st gen Colt Bisley with stag grips. I think I paid $1,500.00 for it. I loved it but then fell out of love with it. and sold it, I sold have kept it. PSA ran a close out on 41 colt ammo, I ended up with over 1000 rounds. I think they was selling 50 rounds boxes for 21.99$ a box. [image]

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So pretty! I think some collectors a bit shallow in thinkin

WB
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 11:40 (2369 days ago) @ dewayne rayner

That a SAA has to be an Army model in. .45 or .44 WCF to reflect the true period. I think that misses a lot. While the Bisley original grip feels super funky it is distinctive, reinforcing the Colt heritage for some of the most odd handgun handles ever devised, even to current times. There is ample historical reference to frontiersmen on both sides of the law carrying the Bisley. More likely driven more by individual availability than preference. Run what you brung!

The variety and colorful history is fun anyway. I’ve seen several deals in the $1500 range that I passed by. Not a bad budget figure and I think a guy could come out staying in that range. Some SAA are well over $1k more and even more common in caliber and style. Lots of variables.

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I happen to think Bisley’s are beautiful.

Sid R
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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 13:02 (2369 days ago) @ WB

I always wanted one. I just happen to like most of the calibers. Just wish the platform would hold up to modern loading screen.

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