I have a .45 cal Flat Top. One of 100 made in that caliber. Most production was between 1888 and 1895. However, Colt recorded three sent to England in the 200300 serial range. this was the last of "typical" production. Five Target models were assembled and shipped in 1911 with the serial numbers in the 316700 and 317000 ranges. My Flat Top has a manufacture date of 1902 but was not shipped until special ordered but Dr. Frank J. Fuller on March 10, 1910.
I have a 1/2 thick stack of info on Fuller who proved to be quite a colorful character. A friend of Mark Twain and acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln appointed him acting governor of Utah. When Fuller took office it was expected of him to pay his respects to "the prophet." When Fuller didn't take the initiative Brigham Young visited him with the message that if Lincoln left him and his flock alone, he and his flock would leave Lincoln alone! Long story i'll cut short.
Interesting to note that Fuller was in his eighties when he ordered the Flat Top so I suspect it was a gift for someone. Anyway I feel fortunate to have stumbled upon it.
I have a 1/2 thick stack of info on Fuller who proved to be quite a colorful character. A friend of Mark Twain and acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln appointed him acting governor of Utah. When Fuller took office it was expected of him to pay his respects to "the prophet." When Fuller didn't take the initiative Brigham Young visited him with the message that if Lincoln left him and his flock alone, he and his flock would leave Lincoln alone! Long story i'll cut short.
Interesting to note that Fuller was in his eighties when he ordered the Flat Top so I suspect it was a gift for someone. Anyway I feel fortunate to have stumbled upon it.
