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Category - Colt Pistols - Antique - .38 Pistols

Category
Colt Pistols - Antique
.38 Pistols

Colt, Model 1877, (Lightning), Sheriff/Storekeeper Model, Double Action, .38 Caliber, SN# 32044 (recreated from admin as 102693162)

Description:
The Model 1877 was Colt's first attempt to produce a double-action revolver and it shows a striking resemblance to its' Single Action Army' cousin.  This revolver is chambered in .38 caliber with a 2 1/2" barrel and was nicknamed the "Lightning" by Ben Kittredge, a famous entrepreneur, salesman, and news writer of the time.  The nickname stuck and Colt used it in its' advertising to go on and produce over 166,000 of them between 1884 and 1909.  This particular example was manufactured around 1884-85.  It has a blusih patina on its' case-hardened metal barrel and frame, while the trigger guard, cylinder, cylinder rod and hammer are nickel plated, and features gutta-percha (hard rubber) grips.  It is in wonderful condition for its' age and is fully functional and has been previously fired by the current owner.  The frame shows little wear; the barrel has a clean bore and shows very good rifiling; the cylinder is fine and the cartridge chambers show little evidence of wear, and it cycles properly with the trigger pull action.  Cylinder removal is facilitated by pushin in the spring screw from the left side and pullining forwared on the cylinder rod.  This wespon has previously been fired by the current owner and is in excellent condition.
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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Modell 1877 (Lightning)
Serial Number: 32044
Bore: Very Good
Chambers: Fine
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good
Barrels: Fine
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Double
Triggers: Fine
Sights: Blade
Manufacture Date: 1884-85