Guns International #: 102856158
Seller's Inventory #: 233322

Category - Colt Revolvers - Thunderer - Handguns - American Revolvers

Category
Colt Revolvers - Thunderer
Handguns - American Revolvers

c1902 mfr “Sheriff’s Model” COLT M1877 THUNDERER Revolver C&R BILLY the KID Iconic Revolver Used by BILLY the KID & DOC HOLLIDAY

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c1902 mfr “Sheriff’s Model” COLT M1877 THUNDERER Revolver C&R BILLY the KID

Iconic Revolver Used by BILLY the KID & DOC HOLLIDAY

Here we present a C&R “Sheriff’s Model” Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver, made in 1902 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 Thunderer 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 fine. Original finish. The action is excellent in both double and single action with solid lock up of the cylinder. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The grips show a little use and remain solid throughout. Numbers match.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 4-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .41 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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$2400

#233322
 

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Antique: Yes