Guns International #: 101611218
Seller's Inventory #: 201364

Category - Colt Revolvers - Lightning - Colt Revolvers - Single Action

Category
Colt Revolvers - Lightning
Colt Revolvers - Single Action

1903 COLT SHERIFF’S Model 1877 “LIGHTNING” .38 Revolver C&R Colt with IVER JOHNSON Holster!

Description:
1903 COLT SHERIFF’S Model 1877 “Lightning” .38 Revolver C&R

Colt with IVER JOHNSON Holster!

Here we present a Colt “Sheriff’s” Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, made in 1903 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 offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names: the "Lightning", the "Thunderer", and the "Rainmaker". Neither "Lightning" nor "Thunderer" were Colt designations, nor used by the factory in any reference materials. Both terms were coined by Benjamin Kittredge, one of Colt's major distributors. The principal difference between the models was the cartridge in which they were chambered. The "Lightning" being chambered in .38 Long Colt and the "Thunderer" in .41 Long Colt. Both models had a six-round ammunition capacity. An earlier model in .32 Colt known as the "Rainmaker" was offered in 1877.

The overall condition is good. The action and lock up is great in double action but the cylinder can be moved when the hammer is cocked in single action. “COLT D.A.38” is etched one the left side of the barrel and remains legible. The bore is mostly bright. Both grips are in good shape but do contain significant handling wear. The “IVER JOHNSON” stamped holster is fantastic and looks like it could have been worn on a belt or slid into a good-sized pocket. It remains in good shape. A great old rig!

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 3-1/2 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.

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$1345

#201364
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes