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LETTERED COLT Model 1877 “Lightning” .38 Revolver
Guns International #: 101272825 Seller's Inventory #: 8021
Category: Colt Revolvers - Lightning - Handguns - American Revolvers
Seller's Information
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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
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1469
Total Number of Listings: 29976
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
LETTERED COLT Model 1877 “Lightning” .38 Revolver
Saint Louis Shipped Double Action Revolver Made in 1907
Here we present an antique Colt 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, made in 1907 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 offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names: the "Lightning", the "Thunderer", and the "Rainmaker". Neither "Lightning" nor "Thunderer" were Colt designations, nor used by the factory in any reference materials. Both terms were coined by Benjamin Kittredge, one of Colt's major distributors. The principal difference between the models was the cartridge in which they were chambered. The "Lightning" being chambered in .38 Long Colt and the "Thunderer" in .41 Long Colt. Both models had a six-round ammunition capacity. An earlier model in .32 Colt known as the "Rainmaker" was offered in 1877.
The factory letter confirms the configuration and that it was shipped in a 25 gun group to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis on March 8, 1907.
The overall condition is fine. The original case colors are visible. The original blue finish is 60%. The markings are clear. The serial numbers match. The bore is in very good condition with nice rifling. The action is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a great opportunity to get a lettered 110+ year old Colt Lightning!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-1/2 inch round.
Caliber: .38 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.
ancestryguns
$1625
#8021
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes