Guns International #: 102856189
Seller's Inventory #: 234126

Category - Colt Revolvers - Lightning - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Post-War

Category
Colt Revolvers - Lightning
Colt Revolvers - Double Action Post-War

c1900 COLT 1877 LIGHTNING .38 Revolver C&R DOC HOLLIDAY Hardin BILLY BONNEY With Period Hand-Tooled, Embroidered Leather Holster!

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c1900 COLT 1877 LIGHTNING .38 Revolver C&R DOC HOLLIDAY Hardin BILLY BONNEY

With Period Hand-Tooled, Embroidered Leather Holster!

Here we present a C&R Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, made in 1900 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 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 both a nickel-plated .41 caliber Colt Thunderer or the .38 caliber Colt Lightning.

The Model 1877 was designed in 1876 by William Mason and was offered in three different calibers with production beginning in January 1877, which led to the three unofficial names. The first production model was the “Lightning”, in .38 Long Colt caliber. Later that year, Colt came out with the .41 Long Colt caliber called the “Thunderer”. The .32 Long Colt caliber, called the “Rainmaker”, didn’t go into production until sometime in 1887. Benjamin Kittredge, the largest Colt Distributor in Cincinnati, Ohio, coined the nicknames for these guns as a marketing tool. He was also responsible for calling the Model 1873 Single Action Army the “Peacemaker”.

The overall condition is fine. Original blue finish and case colors. The numbers match. The action is excellent in both double and single action with proper indexing and lockup. The bore is fine: shiny bright with sharp rifling. The rampant colt trademarked hard rubber grips are generally good, with a repair at the bottom of the left panel. The condition of the holster is very good and sturdy with years of use during the period evident. A holster decorated in such a fashion is a rarity! This will make a great display!

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 4-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .38 Long Colt

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$2600

#234126
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes