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Lot 424: Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver

London Addressed, Colorado Shipped Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter and Box of Cartridges

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 424: Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver

London Addressed, Colorado Shipped Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter and Box of Cartridges

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,250
Price Realized:
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London Addressed, Colorado Shipped Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter and Box of Cartridges

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Lightning
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1906
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

Manufactured 1889. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as shipment to Church & Bostwick in Denver, Colorado on 13 March 1889. With a 50-count box of .38 Colt cartridges that appears to contain the full compliment of cartridges (one end of box absent and moderate tearing).

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