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Colt Single Action Bisley model revolver, .357 magnum caliber 7-1/2” barrel, high relief carved iv

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Colt Single Action Bisley model revolver, .357  magnum caliber 7-1/2” barrel, high relief carved  iv
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Colt Single Action Bisley model revolver, .357 magnum caliber 7-1/2” barrel, high relief carved ivory grips, showing Mexican snake and eagle on left and strange beast on right. The left side of the barrel shows Bisley model factory stamped over Single Action Army .357. The top of barrel shows standard Colt address. The front of the cylinder shows a star with no other factory markings. Serial #311115. The barrel and cylinder show approx. 90-95% original factory type blue finish. The cylinder shows some index marks and edge wear, and some slight wear at the muzzle. The front sight has been changed to a extremely large front sight, brass inlayed with brass inlaid for shooting long distance. There has been a v-notch type target sight dovetailed into the rear of frame just in front of the hammer. The frame has been re-color-case-hardened and 85% of this case hardening remains. The backstrap has been crudely stippled, as has the instrap and the remainder of the straps show some light refinishing. The left grip shows a high relief Mexican snake and eagle, the right grips shows a monster type beast, possibly Chupacabra. The grips are well carved and show small breaks and repairs.A Mexican type