This is a magnificent example of a Gustave Young Engraved Colt Model 1877 Lighting double action revolver manufactured in 1878. The revolver has a rare combination finish with gold-plated cylinder, hammer, trigger and cylinder pin and nickel-plated barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The two-piece black, hard rubber, bird's head grips are checkered and embossed with the rampant Colt trademark in an oval. The revolver is decorated with Gustave Young style scrollwork and shell designs on a punch-dot background. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD. Ct. U.S.A." .The model and caliber designation, "COLT D.A. 38", is engraved in a curved banner on the left side of the barrel. The Colt 'three-date/three-line' patent markings are roll-stamped on the left side of the frame. "38 CAL." is roll-stamped on the left side of the trigger guard bow. The assembly number, "441" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate. The serial number, "6092" is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. All of the serial numbers match.

Excellent. The revolver retains 97% plus of the original nickel and 90% gold plated finish. Wear is limited to some spots of flaking in two cylinder flutes, the back of the trigger and the side of the hammer. There is some minor finish wear on the edges of the cylinder. The engraving is extremely crisp. The checkered, hard rubber grips are in excellent condition. The bore is bright and the action functions perfectly. This is an outstanding example of a rare, dual finish Gustave Young Factory exhibition quality engraved Colt Model 1877 double action revolver in excellent original condition. It would be difficult to find a better example of a Colt Lightning double action revolver.