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c1881 NICKEL & IVORY Antique SHERIFF’S Model 1877 COLT LIGHTNING Revolver Etched Panel 2 1/2” Barrel
Guns International #: 102777150 Seller's Inventory #: 233279
Category: Colt Revolvers - Lightning - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
c1881 NICKEL & IVORY Antique SHERIFF’S Model 1877 COLT Lightning Revolver
Etched Panel 2 ½” Barrel
Here we present an antique Etched Panel Sheriff’s Model 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 designed in 1876 by William Mason and was offered in three different calibers with production beginning in January 1877, which led to the three unofficial names. The first production model was the “Lightning”, in .38 Long Colt caliber. Later that year, Colt came out with the .41 Long Colt caliber called the “Thunderer”. The .32 Long Colt caliber, called the “Rainmaker”, didn’t go into production until sometime in 1887. Benjamin Kittredge, the largest Colt Distributor in Cincinnati, Ohio, coined the nicknames for these guns as a marketing tool. He was also responsible for calling the Model 1873 Single Action Army the “Peacemaker”.
The overall condition is fine. Original nickel and fire blue accent finish. The etched panel on the barrel is clear. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The antique ivory grip is solid. The numbers match throughout.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .38 Long Colt
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$3400
#233279
SOLD
Antique: Yes