Guns International #: 101349285
Seller's Inventory #: 190784

Category - Colt Revolvers - Lightning - Colt Revolvers - Antique

Category
Colt Revolvers - Lightning
Colt Revolvers - Antique

Antique COLT LIGHTNING M1877 Revolver Made In 1887 Cased Sheriff’s Model with ETCHED PANEL Barrel

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Antique COLT LIGHTNING M1877 Revolver Made In 1887

Cased Sheriff’s Model with ETCHED PANEL Barrel

Here we present an antique Colt 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver in .38 Colt, made in 1887 in Hartford, Connecticut. The Model 1877 was Colt’s first venture into double action revolvers. It was quite successful, selling 166,849 from 1877 through 1909. Nonetheless, there was some hesitation to move away from the single action mechanism, which had so proven itself. Famous adopters of the Lightning were William “Billy the Kid” Bonney and John Wesley Hardin, along with “Doc” Holliday. Doc’s weapon of choice early in his western career was an 1851 Colt Navy revolver. Later, Doc carried a nickel-plated .41 caliber Colt Thunderer or the .38 caliber Colt Lightning.

The Model 1877 was offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names: the "Lightning", the "Thunderer", and the "Rainmaker". Neither "Lightning" nor "Thunderer" were Colt designations, nor used by the factory in any reference materials. Both terms were coined by Benjamin Kittredge, one of Colt's major distributors. The principal difference between the models was the cartridge in which they were chambered. The "Lightning" being chambered in .38 Long Colt and the "Thunderer" in .41 Long Colt. Both models had a six-round ammunition capacity. An earlier model in .32 Colt known as the "Rainmaker" was offered in 1877.

The overall condition is fine. 98% of the original nickel finish remains. The markings are clear. The etched panel on the left side of the barrel is also clear and legible, just a bit tough to capture with that bright nickel finish. The numbers match. The trademarked hard rubber grips are in great shape. The bore is in very good condition with sharp rifling. The action is excellent. The case is in fine shape and ready to accessorize with ammunition.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .38 Colt

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2350

#190784

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Antique: Yes