Bisley Bops the Bull’s-Eye

The sleek-looking Colt Bisley revolver traces its beginnings to the closing decades of the 19th century, when the sport of target shooting was reaching a peak in popularity and many firearms companies were introducing target versions of their guns. In 1888, in response to the demands of handgun marksmen of the day, Colt Firearms introduced its “Special Target” revolver. This new single-action, now known as the “Flattop,” was merely a variation of the standard 1873 Peacemaker that ha