Designed as a target pistol to compete at the British Commonwealth Championship Match in Bisley, England, the first Colt Bisley was produced in 1894. The Bisley featured a longer grip-frame for its target grips and a lower profile, wide target hammer. Over 40,000 Colt Bisleys were manufactured between 1894 and 1915.

Caliber: .357 Mag., .45 Colt 
Barrel Length: 4-3/4", 5-1/2", 7-1/2" 
Total Length: 12.7" (bbl 7-1/2") 
Weight: 2.5 lbs.(bbl 7-1/2") 
Cylinder: 6-shot, fluted 
Grip: Two-piece walnut 
Finish: Frame - Case-hardened
Barrel - Blued
Backstrap - Blued
Trigger Guard - Blued