Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this antique double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt 1877 DA “Thunderer”.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 DA “Thunderer”
Serial: 76862
Date of Manufacture: 1890
Caliber: .41 Colt
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / Features all serial-matching parts.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1877 Double Action “Thunderer” was one of Colt’s first successful double-action revolvers and marked a significant step forward in handgun design during the late 19th century. Introduced in 1877 and designed by William Mason, it was built on a medium frame and chambered in popular cartridges such as .41 Colt, with related variants like the .38-caliber “Lightning.” The revolver could be fired in both double-action and single-action modes, offering faster follow-up shots than traditional single-action revolvers and appealing to civilians, lawmen, and military officers of the era.
Model: 1877 DA “Thunderer”
Serial: 76862
Date of Manufacture: 1890
Caliber: .41 Colt
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / Features all serial-matching parts.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1877 Double Action “Thunderer” was one of Colt’s first successful double-action revolvers and marked a significant step forward in handgun design during the late 19th century. Introduced in 1877 and designed by William Mason, it was built on a medium frame and chambered in popular cartridges such as .41 Colt, with related variants like the .38-caliber “Lightning.” The revolver could be fired in both double-action and single-action modes, offering faster follow-up shots than traditional single-action revolvers and appealing to civilians, lawmen, and military officers of the era.
Despite its popularity, the Thunderer gained a reputation for having a delicate and complex internal mechanism. It remained in production for several decades and saw widespread use throughout the American frontier. Today, the Colt Model 1877 Thunderer is valued primarily as a historical and collectible firearm, appreciated for its elegant design, early double-action innovation, and close association with the transitional period between percussion-era handguns and more modern revolver systems.
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.
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
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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.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1153916995 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-02-15 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1.25 |
