Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action/single-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Model 1877 "Lightning".
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Model 1877 "Lightning"
Serial: 70628
Date of Manufacture: 1888
Caliber: .38 Colt (.38 Long Colt)
Finish: Blue (In the White)
Barrel Length: 4.5" Steel Barrel w/ Ejector Rod Assembly
Optics/Sights: Fixed German Silver Blade Front Sight w/ V-Notch Rear Frame Channel
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Hard Rubber "Bird's Head" Grips w/ Molded Rampant Colt Monogram Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) w/ 6-Shot Fluted Cylinder and Side Loading Gate
Markings: Frame trigger guard stamped w/ serial number "70628".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Engineered by William Mason as Colt's inaugural double-action revolver design, the Model 1877 stands as a towering icon of late 19th-century American firearms innovation and Wild West history. When chambered in .38 Colt (.38 Long Colt), the revolver earned its famous "Lightning" moniker—a sidearm made famous by prominent Old West lawmen, cowboys, and outlaws alike, including John Wesley Hardin. Blending rapid-fire double-action capability with classic frontier aesthetics, the Model 1877 features an elegant "bird's head" grip profile, side loading gate, functioning ejector rod, and Mason's intricate lockwork. This specific antique example bears serial number 79523, dating its production to 1890 during the height of the Western frontier period. Finished in factory nickel plating, it features the highly desirable 4.5-inch barrel length with a side-mounted ejector rod assembly, crisp barrel roll marks ("COLT. D.A. 38"), and original black checkered hard rubber bird's head grip panels displaying molded Rampant Colt emblems. The factory nickel finish exhibits authentic antique character with honest high-edge wear and age-appropriate surface patina earned over its 135+ year history. Mechanically, the cylinder rotates and locks, and the 4.5-inch bore retains distinct rifling throughout. Representing a classic, 1890-production antique Colt Model 1877 "Lightning", this piece offers significant appeal for Old West historians and Victorian-era Colt revolver collectors alike.
Contents:
Model: Model 1877 "Lightning"
Serial: 70628
Date of Manufacture: 1888
Caliber: .38 Colt (.38 Long Colt)
Finish: Blue (In the White)
Barrel Length: 4.5" Steel Barrel w/ Ejector Rod Assembly
Optics/Sights: Fixed German Silver Blade Front Sight w/ V-Notch Rear Frame Channel
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Hard Rubber "Bird's Head" Grips w/ Molded Rampant Colt Monogram Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) w/ 6-Shot Fluted Cylinder and Side Loading Gate
Markings: Frame trigger guard stamped w/ serial number "70628".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Engineered by William Mason as Colt's inaugural double-action revolver design, the Model 1877 stands as a towering icon of late 19th-century American firearms innovation and Wild West history. When chambered in .38 Colt (.38 Long Colt), the revolver earned its famous "Lightning" moniker—a sidearm made famous by prominent Old West lawmen, cowboys, and outlaws alike, including John Wesley Hardin. Blending rapid-fire double-action capability with classic frontier aesthetics, the Model 1877 features an elegant "bird's head" grip profile, side loading gate, functioning ejector rod, and Mason's intricate lockwork. This specific antique example bears serial number 79523, dating its production to 1890 during the height of the Western frontier period. Finished in factory nickel plating, it features the highly desirable 4.5-inch barrel length with a side-mounted ejector rod assembly, crisp barrel roll marks ("COLT. D.A. 38"), and original black checkered hard rubber bird's head grip panels displaying molded Rampant Colt emblems. The factory nickel finish exhibits authentic antique character with honest high-edge wear and age-appropriate surface patina earned over its 135+ year history. Mechanically, the cylinder rotates and locks, and the 4.5-inch bore retains distinct rifling throughout. Representing a classic, 1890-production antique Colt Model 1877 "Lightning", this piece offers significant appeal for Old West historians and Victorian-era Colt revolver collectors alike.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original Factory Serial-Matching Box and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. 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 Details
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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
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 to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1203653679 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
355 |
