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Lot 2234: Three Colt Early Double Action Revolvers

Three Colt Early Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2234: Three Colt Early Double Action Revolvers

Three Colt Early Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Model 1878 Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: synthetic
Stock:
Item Views: 555
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with some pits and defined rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in 1893.

Rating Definition:

Very good, refinished with some subsurface pits, areas of oxidation, and patches of thinning. The grips are slightly undersized. The cylinder is slightly loose; otherwise, mechanically fine.



B) Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Thunderer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 41 Colt
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 555
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is slightly dark with frosting and well-defined rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in 1888.

Rating Definition:

Good, original finish turned mostly a brown patina with mild handling evidence and minor spotting. The grips show scratches and some smoothed checkering. Mechanically fine.



C) Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Lightning
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 555
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is slightly dark with some frosting and well-defined rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in 1883.

Rating Definition:

Very good, refinished with some dings and scratches, minor spotting, and some finish flaking. The grips are browned and smoothed. Barrel and cylinder pin are slight loose; otherwise, mechanically functions.



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