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Lot 335:Colt 1877 Lightning Revolver 38 long Colt

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 335:Colt 1877 Lightning Revolver 38 long Colt

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
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Early Production Colt Model 1877 Sheriffs Model Double Action Revolver

This is a very nice example of an early production Colt 1877 Double Action ejectorless sheriffs model revolver, with etched barrel panel markings. This has an early serial number indicating manufacture in 1878. The top of the barrel has the slightly longer, two-line markings of 'COLTS' PT. F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A." with the side marked with the rare etched barrel panel markings of "COLT D. A.38". The left side of the frame has the standard Colt three line patent dates, with the rear of the trigger guard marked ".38 CAL". The pistol has the nickel plated finish with the niter blue hammer, trigger, action screws and cylinder pin. It is fitted with a one piece checkered hard rubber grip with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top of each grip. It is correctly marked with the matching serial number on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the back of the cylinder numbered "55".

Rating definitionFine as assembled (see above, cylinder) with 60% of the original nickel plated finish on the revolver itself (less the cylinder) showing some minor flaking and finish loss on some of the edges and high spots, with the replacement cylinder itself having 20% of its nickel plated finish mostly in the flutes and protected areas. Mechanically fine. The grips are in very fine condition with nice distinct checkering and Colt markings.
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ManufacturerColt
Model1877 Lightning
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Barrel3 1/2 inch round
Finishnickel plate
Griphard rubber
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2331
Catalog page103
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