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Colt Model 1877 “Lightning” .38 Colt Excellent-Fine Condition with factory letter
Guns International #: 103381211 Seller's Inventory #: Antique
Category: Colt Revolvers - Lightning - .38 Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Freedom1234
Member Since: 5/21/17
State: Texas
Zip: 77316
Country: United States
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: This seller is a non FFL licensee and adheres to the ATF rule: “ A non-licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state. Antiques excepted. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. Cost for shipping a handgun is $50.00”
Description:
Colt Cal. 38 Lightning. S# 63786.
Bbl. 5". Model 1877 "Lightning" revolver mfg. by Colt in 1888.
Left side of the bbl. is marked "COLT D.A. 38" within an etched panel, with Colt's 2-line address marked across the top. Left side of frame is marked with patent information.
Major metal components exhibit a nickel plated finish, with the cyl. base pin, frame screws, grip screw, trigger, and rear strap of the hammer exhibiting a nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt black checkered hard rubber grips. Half-moon blade front sight with frame notched rear sight. Bullseye ejector head. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, cyl., trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Grips are matching via a handwritten "786" in white grease pencil on the interior of the panels.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES:
Colt factory letter stating "Serial Number: 63786/ Caliber: .38/c/
Finish: 5"/ Finish: Nickel.
Special Features: Furnished with a functioning ejector.
Shipped To: William Read &Sons/ Address: Boston, Massachusetts/ Date of Shipment: May 17,1888
CONDITION:
Metal components retain the majority of their original nickel plated
factory finish and in gnerally fine condition, showing some small spots/areas of flaking and wear that show fine oxidation with a few small spots of light to
mild pitting. Nitre blue parts show varying degrees of light wear.
Mirror bore, exhibiting a few small spots of light pitting towards the breech, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Action functions appropriately in SA and DA modes. Grips show light smoothing and a few superficial handling marks, but are otherwise very good overall. A high condition antique Colt Model 1877 "Lightning" revolver.
Cashiers check, money order or personal check accepted.
Price: $3,250.00
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38