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Lot 206: London Barrel Address Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver

Exceptional Cased London Barrel Address Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Etched Panel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 206: London Barrel Address Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver

Exceptional Cased London Barrel Address Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Etched Panel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Cased London Barrel Address Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Etched Panel

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Lightning
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Long Colt
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel/fire blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 155
Class: Antique
Description:

The Colt Model 1877 revolvers were Colt's first double action revolvers and were designed by William Mason who also helped design the Single Action Army. Like the latter, these revolvers were popular in the Old West, and Colt also worked to market them in the United Kingdom where they competed with popular British designs like the Adams and Webley revolvers. This Colt Lightning was manufactured in 1879 for the U.K. market and has a half-moon style front sight, "COLT D.A. 38" in an etched panel on the left side of the barrel, "COLT PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A./DEPOT 14. PALL MALL LONDON." on top of the barrel, the three patent dates on the left side of the action, "38 CAL" on the left side of the trigger guard, "S" on the front face of the cylinder, and checkered grips with embossed Rampant Colt trademarks. Matching serial numbers are on the back of the cylinder (partial), frame, trigger guard, back strap, and grips (handwritten). The bottom of the barrel and cylinder between the flute have London proof marks. The small parts are finished in bright fire blue, and the balance has nickel plating. The modern case has a label addressed similar to the barrel and has an English fitted interior with two empty cartridge blocks.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% plus original nickel and nitre blue finish, some flaking at the muzzle, light handling and storage marks, some small spots of slight oxidation, and minor edge wear. The nitre blue is particularly vibrant on the back of the hammer. The grips are also excellent and have mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with minor storage wear. This is an exceptional high condition Etched Panel Colt 1877 Lightning revolver worthy of the finest Colt collection and displays exceptionally well with the Colt 1878 "OMNIPOTENT" in the auction.



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