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  • Auction Catalog #1041
  • Lot #6259
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Lot 6259: Two Colt Model 1877 Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Lot 6259: Two Colt Model 1877 Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Thunderer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 41 Colt
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1080
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1903. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection

B) Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Lightning
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1080
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Factory letter lists revolver with 4 1/2" barrel in .38 caliber and blue finish (grips not listed) when shipped to Continental Tobacco Co., St. Louis Mo. on September 18, 1904. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection

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