(Lightning), Sherriff/Storekeeper Model, .38 Caliber, Double Action, SN #39886 (recreated from admin as 102693153) (recreated from admin as 102693160)
Guns International #: 102435810 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - .38 Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: poppie344
Member Since: 8/27/23
First Name: Louis
Last Name: Martucci
State: Florida
Zip: 32636
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 636-9562
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 17
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: zelle,cash,wire transfer
About Us: selling my personal collection
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 3 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 1877 and 1909. This particular example was manufactured around 1885-86. It has a very nice blusih patina on its' case-hardened metal barrel and frame and features gutta-percha (hard rubber) grips. The frame shows little wear; the barrel has a very 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. The hammer and firing pin are in excellent condition and show minor wear to the finish on both sides of the hammer. It is in wonderful condition for its' age and is fully functional and has been previously fired by the current owner.
WE RECOMMEND AN IN PERSONAL OR ON-LINE VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO PURCHASE
**BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBILE FOR ALL SHIPPING AND INSURANCE CHARGES**
**OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED**
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Model1877 (Lightning)
Serial Number: 39886
Bore: Very Good
Chambers: Excellent
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good
Barrels: Excellent
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Double
Triggers: Fine
Manufacture Date: 1885-86