Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic 19th-century American revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is an 1882 Antique Colt Model 1877 "Thunderer" .41 Colt Double-Action Revolver.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Model 1877 "Thunderer" Double Action
Serial: 36221 (Matching Serial Numbers on Frame, Trigger Guard & Backstrap)
Date of Manufacture: 1882 (Pre-1899 Antique)
Caliber: .41 Colt / .41 Long Colt (.41 CAL)
Finish: Factory Nickel Finish
Barrel Length: 4.5" Steel Barrel with Ejector Rod Assembly
Optics/Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front Blade Sight & Frame V-Notch Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Hard Rubber Bird's Head Grips with Rampant Colt Logos
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) 6-Shot Revolver
Markings: Barrel top roll-stamped "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Barrel left stamped "THUNDERER 41". Frame left stamped patent dates "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871. / PAT. JAN. 18. 1874. / PAT. JAN. 19. 1875.". Trigger guard web stamped "41 CAL". Frame, trigger guard bow, and backstrap stamped matching serial "36221". Grips embossed with Rampant Colt motif.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by C.B. Richards, the Colt Model 1877 holds a distinguished place in firearms history as Colt's very first successful double-action revolver. Offered in three major caliber offerings—most famously the .41 Colt dubbed the "Thunderer"—the Model 1877 gained immense popularity across the American West among lawmen, gamblers, and famous gunfighters such as Billy the Kid and Doc Holliday. Featuring a distinctive "bird's head" grip frame, slender profile, and 6-shot capacity, the Thunderer combined rapid double-action speed with significant stopping power.
This exact antique revolver, serial number 36221, was manufactured at the Hartford, Connecticut factory in 1882. Chambered in .41 Colt, it features the popular 4.5-inch barrel with full ejector rod assembly, factory nickel finish, half-moon front sight, and original black hard rubber checkered grips with the Rampant Colt logo. All visible serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap are fully matching. Presenting with honest period finish wear, clear patent markings, and intact grip panels, this 1882 Colt Thunderer is a true piece of Old West history and an essential centerpiece for antique Colt or Western revolver collections. As an authentic pre-1899 antique, it ships directly to your door with no FFL required!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Model 1877 "Thunderer" Double Action
Serial: 36221 (Matching Serial Numbers on Frame, Trigger Guard & Backstrap)
Date of Manufacture: 1882 (Pre-1899 Antique)
Caliber: .41 Colt / .41 Long Colt (.41 CAL)
Finish: Factory Nickel Finish
Barrel Length: 4.5" Steel Barrel with Ejector Rod Assembly
Optics/Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front Blade Sight & Frame V-Notch Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Hard Rubber Bird's Head Grips with Rampant Colt Logos
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) 6-Shot Revolver
Markings: Barrel top roll-stamped "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Barrel left stamped "THUNDERER 41". Frame left stamped patent dates "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871. / PAT. JAN. 18. 1874. / PAT. JAN. 19. 1875.". Trigger guard web stamped "41 CAL". Frame, trigger guard bow, and backstrap stamped matching serial "36221". Grips embossed with Rampant Colt motif.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by C.B. Richards, the Colt Model 1877 holds a distinguished place in firearms history as Colt's very first successful double-action revolver. Offered in three major caliber offerings—most famously the .41 Colt dubbed the "Thunderer"—the Model 1877 gained immense popularity across the American West among lawmen, gamblers, and famous gunfighters such as Billy the Kid and Doc Holliday. Featuring a distinctive "bird's head" grip frame, slender profile, and 6-shot capacity, the Thunderer combined rapid double-action speed with significant stopping power.
This exact antique revolver, serial number 36221, was manufactured at the Hartford, Connecticut factory in 1882. Chambered in .41 Colt, it features the popular 4.5-inch barrel with full ejector rod assembly, factory nickel finish, half-moon front sight, and original black hard rubber checkered grips with the Rampant Colt logo. All visible serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap are fully matching. Presenting with honest period finish wear, clear patent markings, and intact grip panels, this 1882 Colt Thunderer is a true piece of Old West history and an essential centerpiece for antique Colt or Western revolver collections. As an authentic pre-1899 antique, it ships directly to your door with no FFL required!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1202250784 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1375 |
