Lot 109

Colt Model 1877 Lightning .38 Colt Revolver c.1893

Estimate: $2,600 - $3,250

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This lot includes an exquisite bright blue and case colored perfectly and expensively restored Colt Model 1877 “Lightning” .38 Colt Center Fire Caliber Double Action Six Shot Revolver with desirable 3 ½” ejector less barrel, #89546, made 1893. Many of the 1877s were made with longer barrels and with the ejector mounted on the side of the barrel like on the famed Colt Single Action Army Revolver. The scarce ejector less models, often called “Sheriff Models” were for pocket as well as belt carry and were considered serious deadly weapons. This early example made during the Frontier Years is now in superb condition with beautiful, bright Colt blue remaining on all the appropriate parts- barrel, grip straps, cylinder and trigger guard. The back of the hammer, trigger and screws display a glowing fire blue appearance while the frame shows vivid Colt case colors! All markings on the barrel and frame are sharp and distinct. There is what appears to be a tiny “&” stamping on the right rear side of the trigger guard which usually means a re-work or refinish by the Colt Factory. This gorgeous revolver also retains the original unaltered front sight, beautiful screws and excellent mechanics- this is very unusual as most examples of this desirable Colt Six Shooter have internal mechanisms that no longer function properly. The bore is also bright and excellent. Sharply checkered hard rubber grips with the famed “Rampant Colt” in an oval embossed at the top fit perfectly. This revolver is especially scarce and desirable with blue finish as most were nickel plated. A favored revolver of both Billy the Kid and Texas gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, this example would be right at home in the finest Old West, Frontier or Colt collection. A Superb Model 1877 with especially scarce and desirable features that has the appearance of exactly how this revolver looked in a showroom in 1893. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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