COLT MODEL 1877 "LIGHTNING" DA REVOLVER
Guns International #: 100469672 Seller's Inventory #: A-525
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
Seller's Information
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Seller: Digr4G
Company: MOUNTAINEER ENTERPRISES
Member Since: 3/7/08
First Name: Dick
State: New York
Country: United States
Phone: 607-729-2712
Total Number of Listings: 481
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Check, MO, Personal Check
Description:
Colt Model 1877 "Lightning: DA Revolver - Cal. .38 - 3 1/2" Bbl. - SN 108XXX(1897) - all matching numbers. Perfect bore - bright with sharp rifling - excellent action with perfect timing and lock-up in DA an SA. Metal is excellent overall with sharp markings and no rust, pitting, or corrosion, except for a minor rust spot on side of the trigger. Clear barrel address and "Colt DA .38" stamp. Barrel retains 90% blue with some thinning mostly near the muzzle - cylinder has 85% blue with some thinning - guard and backstrap have drifted to a dark gray-brown patina. Frame retains about 25% to 30% darkening case color. Grips are undamaged but show wear, especially on the right grip.- lower front edge of grips are not quite flush with the frame, but rear and upper portion are perfect fit - so, these may not be the original grips for this Colt but are totally satsfactory. Overall, a Fine to near Excellent old Colt Lightning in perfect working order.
SOLD