This exceptional Model 1877 "Lightning" DA revolver was manufactured in 1886 and has "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A./DEPOT 14. PALL MALL LONDON" on the top of the barrel and "COLT D.A. 38" in an etched panel on the left. The barrel, cylinder, trigger guard, and back strap have a high polish blue finish. The frame is casehardened, and the hammer and trigger are nitre blue with the sides of the hammer polished bright. The three patent dates (1871, 1874, and 1875) are on left side of frame, and "38 CAL" is stamped on the left rear of the trigger guard. The cylinder has several British proofs and two more are stamped on the lower left side of the barrel. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and cylinder (partial). The assembly number "149" is stamped on the loading gate. It is fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt emblem. The English oak case has a screw-fastened lid with circular brass initial plate. The case is lined with red velvet and has a section fitted to the gun along with three compartments and a full nineteen round cartridge block. Included in the case are an oiler, screwdriver, and cleaning rod. The interior of the lid has a "Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co/14 Pall Mall. S.W./London" marked label.