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Guns International #: 101960284
Seller's Inventory #: 217505
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Guns International #: 101960284
Category - Colt Revolvers - Lightning
- Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1297
Total Listings: 34367
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
1878 Antique “SHERIFF’S MODEL” Colt 1877 “LIGHTNING” Double Action REVOLVER NICKEL PLATED with ANTIQUE CHECKERED IVORY GRIP
Description: 1878 Antique “SHERIFF’S MODEL” Colt 1877 “Lightning” Double Action REVOLVER NICKEL PLATED with ANTIQUE CHECKERED IVORY GRIP Here we present an antique “Sheriff’s Model” Colt 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, made in 1878 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 good. Old post-factory nickel finish. The action (hammer/trigger) functions but the cylinder does not lock up. The bore is in good shape. Numbers match. Both grips are in good shape with light handling wear. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 3-1/2 inches. Caliber: .38 Long Colt Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1675 #217505 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101960284
Seller's Inventory #: 217505
Guns International #: 101960284
Seller's Inventory #: 217505
Guns International #: 101960284
Seller's Inventory #: 217505
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