Scarce long barreled Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning revolver accompanied by an original hand tooled, single strap leather holster associated with the Eaton Bros. ranch in Wolf Wyoming. The Eaton Brothers original family ranch was located in the Dakota territories as a stopping off station for travelers. In 1905, they moved their ranch closer to the Bighorn National Forrest near Wolf, Wyoming, so they could set up guided field and hunting trips. The barrel has the shorter, two-line Hartford address with the left side roll marked: "COLT D.A. 38". The left side of the receiver has the standard three line patent dates. The rear edge of the trigger guard is stamped ".38 CAL". Fitted with the ejector rod with the early round "bullseye" ejector head. Nickel finish with small parts being niter blue. Fitted with two-piece grips. Matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with an unnumbered cylinder. The loading gate is numbered "956". The lower back flap of the holster is stamped: "824/24 over a circular makers mark with "EATON RANCH WOLF WYOMING" around the outer edge of the stamp. The center section of the stamp has a wound rope lasso with a sideways arrow it the center. It also includes a copy of the Time Life book "THE RANCHERS" that chronicles the life of the Eaton family ranch.

Very fine with 80% of the original nickel finish overall with edge and high spot wear and flaking. There are various small areas on the frame that shows some minor light pin-prick type spotting or pitting in the finish. The grips are in very good condition with a nice dark yellow color with some minor age cracks on the lower and rear edges with the right panel having an old repair with the corner replaced. The holster is very good overall with nice original dark color, clear deep hand tooling and sharp markings. The stitching is tight and the end piece still in place. A very nice all original long barreled Colt model 1877 revolver with an honest, original leather holster and interesting history.