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1877 Colt Thunderer .41 Double Action Revolver Factory Soft Finish New York Engraved Nickel Pearl Letter 1883 Guns International #: 102886384 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - Colt Revolvers - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Member Since: 1/27/12 First Name: Greg Last Name: Schimetschek State: Connecticut Zip: 06423 Country: United States Phone: (860) 873-1092 Number of Active Listings: 5 Total Number of Listings: 253 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 50 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Description: Rare Factory Soft Finish New York Engraved Model 1877 Colt Thunderer Double Action Revolver, Nickel Plated with Pearl Grips & Factory Letter, .41 Colt, mfg. 1883 with 4 ½" barrel. This is a wonderful documented factory “soft” finish New York engraved Thunderer in fine original condition. As indicated on the factory letter “soft” finish guns were shipped without final finishing for engraving outside the factory typically by retailers in New York City. Our subject revolver was shipped to Hartley and Graham who engraved and plated the revolver and fitted the pearl grips for retail either at their storefront in New York City or through their popular catalog from which thousands of Colts were purchased across the country. Overall the pistol retains approximately 80% original retailer applied nickel finish with notable bright fire bluing still visible on the hammer, trigger, and several screws. Original pearl grips fit great and have vibrant color with a very pleasing smooth well fitted feel. No cracks or repairs with only some very minor nicks along the edges. Clear original two-line barrel address and acid etched “COLT D A 41” marking, three-line patent dates, “41 CAL” marked triggerguard, and matching serial number “43552” stamped on frame, triggeruard, and backstrap, with partial number “552” on rear face of cylinder. Original hammer, trigger, loading gate, screws, cylinder pin, bullseye ejector with brass spring, and blade front sight (slightly reduced). Action is crisp and functions perfectly in single action. It nearly functions as well in double action however upon cocking the action the hammer just barely fails to index far enough back to automatically release and fire. Manually pulling the hammer back just slightly releases it and completes the cycle. Otherwise everything functions quite well. Bore shows good strong rifling with moderate fine pinprick pitting and blackpowder frosting scattered throughout. A very attractive and desirable factory soft finish New York engraved Colt! Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique arms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique arms" will also include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique arms. Antique arms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique arms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any antique arm shipped to New Jersey or Ohio must ship to a licensed FFL holder, no exceptions. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. Items containing antique ivory will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. Antique muzzleloaders and antiques which fire obsolete cartridges may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, credit card (no additional fees), or bank wire. Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please call us directly to process your order. Items are professionally packed and shipped USPS Priority Mail with insurance coverage for the sale price and signature required for delivery. Items valued over $5,000.00 are shipped Registered Mail. Buyer pays actual shipping costs with no added charge for packing materials or handling. We describe items accurately and thoroughly. If an item has been misrepresented or significant defect overlooked you may return it for a full refund (minus return shipping costs) within 3 days of having received it. This timeframe begins once the package is delivered by the carrier. Buyer's remorse or concerns over issues noted in the description and/or pictures is not a valid excuse for return. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account and any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with Jeremiah Johnson Trading. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All antique arms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. SOLD Antique: Yes Handgun Caliber: .41 Long Colt (.41 Colt, .41 LC) Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 Serial Number: 43552 Barrel Length: 4 1/2 Finish: Nickel Manufacture Date: 1883 Engraving: Yes Extras: Factory Letter