What is the earliest SN/ship date for Accusport 5.5” SS Bisleys in 45 Colt?

[71shooter]

Can someone tell me what is the earliest SN/ship date for Accusport 5.5" SS Bisleys in 45 Colt? I currently have an '03 ship date model in the 48-17XXX range, and I once had an '02 ship date model in the 48-13XXX range. I'm wondering what the earliest shipment SN range and dates are? Thank you!

 

[G2]

Some good info and discussion here might help…

Accusport Bisleys

I have read about these but don't really understand the significance of them. As I understand, only the Accusports are stainless with a Bisley grip and 5.5" barrel and Bisley marked unfluted cylinder. I just picked a stainless Bisley 41 mag with 5.5" barrel made in 2015 Ser. # 38-60***. Is...

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[71shooter]

Looks like the earliest one documented that a member owns (from another past post) is:

48-0793x (akbluz) (6/16/2001)

Thanks folks!

 

[akbluz]

I really do LOVE that Bisley .45Colt too.