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Colt Model 1877 – .38 COLT LIGHTNING, NICKEL, STOREKEEPER’S MODEL, 95%, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101960953 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Lightning - Colt Pistols - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 213
Total Number of Listings: 5110
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Colt, Year 1881, .38 Long Colt, 22.9oz
Serial Number: 29261
Presented for your purchase is a superb example of the Colt Model of 1877 Double Action revolver, known by many as the Colt Lightning in .38 Long Colt caliber. The gun is documented by two different Colt Archive letters noting the shipment in 1881, nickel finish, 3 ½” barrel, rubber grips, shipped to Kinney & Co. in Worcester Massachusetts. This is one of the highest condition, factory original, untouched Colt Lightning “STOREKEEPERS” model we have witnessed, and by far the best one of its kind being offered for sale anywhere on the internet today. This Colt Model 1877, sn29261, RETAINS 80% NICKEL ON THE BARREL WITH A CLEAR, SHARP ETCHED PANEL, 95% NICKEL ON THE FRAME, CYLINDER, GRIP, A BRIGHT BORE WITH STRONG CONTINUOUS RIFLING AND SOME LIGHT PITTING PRESENT, EXCELLENT ORIGINAL SCREWS WITH MOST OF THE NITER BLUE INTACT, AND SUPERB HARD RUBBER GRIPS WITH CLEAR, SHARP CHECKERING AND DISTINCT RAMPANT COLT MARKINGS. A Colt Lightning in this condition, with the most desirable short barrel, and strong etched panel caliber markings is a premium find and a grand investment quality ANTIQUE COLT. Ammunition is readily available for those who love to shoot their vintage firearms. The Colt Model of 1877 was made famous by the bad guys of the West, like John Wesley Hardin and Billy the Kid, as well as famous friends of lawmen like Doc Holiday. THE COLT LIGHTNING IS A VERY COOL PART OF THE WILD WEST AND ALL THE IMAGES WE RECALL FROM OUR YOUTH WATCHING MOVIES AND SHOWS ABOUT THE WEST. The two Colt letter shown in the photos are part of the package. We have priced this high-condition Colt affordably, so don’t hesitate to give us a call and make it yours. Thanks for looking!
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Bores: Very good, strong rifling
% Blue: 80% Nickel
Sights: Front blade, rear top strap groove
Action: Double action/ single action
Receiver Condition: 95% Factory nickel
Screws: Excellent
Trigger Type: Single-crisp
Grips Type: Hard rubber, excellent, original
Condition: Perfect
Call us for full details or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $120.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: No, antique
PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear.
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Long Colt