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*SOLD* 1890 Colt 1877 38colt Nickel 5" *FACTORY ENGRAVED Factory Archives Letter

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  • 1890 Colt 1877 38colt Nickel 5" *FACTORY ENGRAVED* Factory Archives Letter
  • 1890 Colt 1877 38colt Nickel 5" *FACTORY ENGRAVED* Factory Archives Letter
  • 1890 Colt 1877 38colt Nickel 5" *FACTORY ENGRAVED* Factory Archives Letter
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Item Description

 
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this ULTRA RARE double action revolver today for auction, this is the Factory Engraved Colt 1877 Lightning!
 
According to the Colt Factory Letter this example was shipped to Hartley & Graham in New York, New York on December 19th, 1890 with the Nickel Finish, 5" Barrel, and Factory Engraved.
 
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Lightning
Serial: 80409
Date of Manufacture: Shipped December 19th, 1890
Caliber: .38 Colt
Finish: Factory Engraved Nickel
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Gutta Percha
Action: DASA Revolver
Markings: Factory Engraving


Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

This FANTASTIC example comes with a factory letter showing that it was shipped to Hartley & Graham in a shipment of 2 guns and is ORIGINAL FACTORY ENGRAVED!

The Colt M1877 was a double-action revolver manufactured by Colt's Patent Fire Arms from January 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. The Model 1877 was offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names: the "Lightning", the "Thunderer", and the "Rainmaker". The principal difference between the models was the cartridge in which they were chambered: the "Lightning" being chambered in .38 Long Colt; the "Thunderer" in .41 Long Colt. Both models had a six-round ammunition capacity. An earlier model in .32 Long Colt known as the "Rainmaker" was offered in 1877. 

The M1877 was designed by one of the inventors of the Colt Single Action Army (M1873), William Mason, as Colt's first attempt at manufacturing a double-action revolver. It was the first successful US-made double-action cartridge revolver, and was offered from the factory in two basic finishes: nickel-plated or a blued with a case-colored frame. The revolver was available in barrel lengths from 2.5 to 7.5 in (64 to 191 mm) and was available with or without the ejector rod and housing. The shorter-barreled versions without the ejector rod were marketed as "shopkeeper's specials" for use as a concealable pocket pistol.

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. Kittredge was responsible for the terms "Peacemaker" for the Single Action Army, "Omnipotent" for the Colt M1878 double-action (often known as the "Frontier" model), and nicknames for the various chamberings of the New Line models.


Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this example is in INCREDIBLE condition for showing virtually no evidence of regular consumer use that we can see! Not to mention it comes with the Colt Archives factory letter!

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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. 
 

 

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