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Lot 318:New York Engraved Colt Model 1877 Lightning, Letter

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 318:New York Engraved Colt Model 1877 Lightning, Letter

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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New York Engraved Antique Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter list this revolver with a 5 inch barrel (currently 6 inches, most barrels were 2 1/2 to 4 inches), "soft" finish indicating it was shipped without final finishing for engraving outside the factory, type of stocks not listed and ejector when shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York City on March 16, 1887. The revolver features a scroll engraving on a punch dot background with a different scroll pattern featured on the replacement barrel. The grip straps have zig zag and double line engraved motifs. The barrel has the two-line Colt address on top and "COLT DA 38" marked on the left side. Matching numbers on frame and both grip straps.

ConditionVery good as New York engraved and rebarreled with polished metal surfaces retaining traces of nickel plating in the protected areas and some scattered light pitting. The slightly undersized grips are fine with a couple missing surface chips and attractive color. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1877 Lightning
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge38 LC
Barrel6 inch round
Finishnickel
Grippearl

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1588
Catalog page136
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