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

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Colt Revolvers - Lightning
Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War

c1899 mfg. COLT Model 1877 “LIGHTNING” .38 DA Revolver DOC HOLLIDAY C&R ICONIC Double Action Chambered in .38 Long Colt

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c1899 mfg. COLT Model 1877 “Lightning” .38 DA Revolver DOC HOLLIDAY C&R    

ICONIC Double Action Chambered in .38 Long Colt

Here we present a C&R Colt 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, made in 1899 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 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”. None of the nicknames were ever used by the factory in any reference materials. The 1877 "Thunderer” in .41 caliber was the preferred weapon of Billy the Kid and was his weapon of choice when he was killed by Pat Garret in 1881.

The overall condition is good. Partially refinished long ago. The action is strong in both double and single action with solid lock up. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. Trademarked grips show use and remain solid. Numbers match.

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.
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$2000

#240496
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes