Manufactured 1877- 1909. This revolver stands as a relic of the American West. Perhaps it served as someone's sidearm only to be lost in a battle, or possibly it was too late for the original owner due to all the cylinder chambers having unfired rounds in them. The Colt Lightning was Colt's first double action Revolver. It sold very well when it was released. This revolver is fitted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Existing as a relic frozen in time, this revolver truly is an artifact of the American West. This revolver shows that it's been there and done that until the demise of its owner. Though this revolver is in relic condition, the grips still show shadows of the original checkering and rampant colts. The mechanism is sealed in place, likely due to being lost in a damp location. This is one artifact dripping in Old West character.