Guns International #: 102729180
Seller's Inventory #: 240193
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Guns International #: 102729180
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
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Active Listings: 1401
Total Listings: 33526
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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CASED Antique COLT LONDON DEPOT Shipped Model 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER ETCHED PANEL Double Action .38 Colt Made in 1881
Description: CASED Antique COLT LONDON DEPOT Shipped Model 1877 Lightning Revolver ETCHED PANEL Double Action .38 Colt Made in 1881 Here we present a Desirable Cased Antique London Agency Shipped Etched Panel Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, made in 1880 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 barrel on this revolver is marked “COLT’S PT FA MFG Co HARTFORD CT U.S.A. / DEPOT 14. PALL MALL LONDON”. There are British Proofs on the underside of the barrel and cylinder. Also included is a wooden case and an oiler. The overall condition is fine. Original blue finish and case colors. London proofs on the barrel and cylinder. The action is excellent in both double and single action modes. The bore is excellent, shiny bright with sharp rifling. Colt trademark grips are in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with some age and storage apparent. Very nicely figured wood. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 4-1/2 inches. Caliber: .38 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 $4250 #240193 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102729180
Seller's Inventory #: 240193
Guns International #: 102729180
Seller's Inventory #: 240193