Guns International #: 102644471
Seller's Inventory #: 233278
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Guns International #: 102644471
Category - Colt Revolvers - Lightning
- .38 Revolvers
NICKEL & PEARL COLT Model 1877 LIGHTNING .38 Revolver C&R DOC HOLLIDAY 1906 Classic Double Action Six-Shooter
Description: NICKEL & PEARL COLT Model 1877 Lightning .38 Revolver C&R DOC HOLLIDAY 1906 Classic Double Action Six-Shooter Here we present a C&R Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver, made in 1906 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 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 both 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”. None of the nicknames were ever used by the factory in any reference materials. The 1877 "Thunderer” in .41 caliber was the preferred weapon of Billy the Kid and was his weapon of choice when he was killed by Pat Garret in 1881. The overall condition is fine. Original nickel and fire blue finishes. The numbers match throughout. The action is excellent in double action and holds half cock but the hammer does not hold full cock in single action. The bore is in good to very good condition, mostly bright with mild spotting and strong rifling. The grips are solid mother of pearl that remain luminous. A handsome piece! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Barrel is 4-1/2 inches. Caliber: .38 Long Colt Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2300 #233278 Price: $2,300.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102644471
Seller's Inventory #: 233278
Guns International #: 102644471
Seller's Inventory #: 233278