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Antique COLT Model 1877 “LIGHTNING” .38 Caliber Double Action Revolver ETCHED PANEL Double Action .38 Colt Made in 1881
Guns International #: 101438485 Seller's Inventory #: 20211
Category: Colt Revolvers - Lightning - Colt Revolvers - Antique
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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
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Description:
Antique COLT Model 1877 “Lightning” .38 Caliber Double Action Revolver
ETCHED PANEL Double Action .38 Colt Made in 1881
Here we present an antique Etched Panel Colt 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, made in 1881 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 overall condition is fine. Great original nickel finish. The action is strong and tight. The bore is in great shape. The pearlite grips are in excellent shape. “COLT D A .38” is etched on the left side of the barrel. All the numbers match. Here is a Colt revolver that was a favorite in the Wild West and has aged rather gracefully.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .38 Colt
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1885
#20211
SOLD
Antique: Yes