Our Guns.com Vault is a great place to find classic and one-of-a-kind firearms, like this Bisley Model Colt Frontier Six-Shooter revolver.

This gun was so unique that it made its way into our Vault Auctions for folks looking for historic and hard-to-find guns. This revolver is a variation of the classic Colt Single Action Army revolver. This beautifully engraved version was made specifically for target shooting, but its excellent condition and unique features make it a fantastic collectible today.

Even if you're new to firearms auctions, Guns.com makes it easy to get started, with bids starting at just 1 cent. Bidding starts Aug. 3 and wraps up Aug. 9, so don't miss your chance to add this antique Bisley Model Colt Frontier Six-Shooter to your collection.

Here are detailed photographs and the key auction details for this well-preserved Bisley Model Colt Frontier Six-Shooter revolver that found its way into the Guns.com Vault.
 

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Brief History
Detailed Images
Key Auction Details

Brief History


The Bisley Model Colt Frontier Six-Shooter is a refined variant of the legendary Colt Single Action Army revolver. Chambered for .44-40, this gun was built for precision and striking looks. The silver plating enhances the factory-engraved details and showcases the ornate craftsmanship that went into this historic firearm.

As the “gun that won the West,” the Frontier Six-Shooter is an iconic part of American history. While the design was meant to be a cavalry and frontier workhorse, it grew into an American icon.
 

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This silver-plated Bisley is an refined variant of the original Colt SAA revolver design. (All photos: Jake Hageman/Guns.com)


This version sports detailed engraving. The Bisley frame adds a longer grip, wide hammer spur, and wide trigger for enhanced control. The serial number is clearly marked and preserved as 284,924.

The barrel length comes to 5.5 inches, with an overall weight of 2.6 pounds.
 

Detailed Images


Here are some detailed images that showcase this Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six-Shooter revolver.
 

The Bisley frame adds a longer grip, wide hammer spur, and wide trigger for enhanced control.
The six-shooter is chambered for .44-40.
The grip features a decorative gold leaf and nameplate, but time has worn away any engraving it may have once shown.
The ornate engraving on this piece is stunning.
The 5.5-inch barrel is clearly marked "Bisley Model Colt Frontier Six Shooter."
 

Key Auction Details


As with all Guns.com auctions, bids start at just 1 cent. This auction opens Aug. 3 and ends Aug. 9, so be sure to mark your calendar. Whether you're simply a revolver lover or a frontier history buff, this antique Bisley Model wheel gun is a find worthy of any firearms or Western history collection.

Here are some of the key details that make this a particularly special find.
 

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Key Features

 

  • Excellent Condition: For its age, this gun is in excellent condition, and the detailed engraving remains beautiful and well preserved for presentation.

    Enhanced Features: The Bisley frame adds a longer grip, wide hammer spur, and wide trigger for enhanced control.

    Detailed Engraving: This silver-plated presentation revolver is fully factory-engraved, showcasing ornate craftsmanship worthy of its historic pedigree.

    Historical Significance: This refined model is a representation of the historic Colt's Manufacturing Company Single Action Army revolver that helped define America as the “gun that won the West.”

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Alexander Reville is a writer and content creator for Guns.com who transitioned from the warehouse to the content team fueled by a passion for American history and firearms. A proud graduate of Marion Military Institute and a former minor league hockey player, he remains active as a firearms instructor and private security contractor.

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