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's PT. F.A. MFG. Co. (Hartford, CT)
Model: Model 1877 "Lightning"
Serial: 92788
Date of Manufacture: 1893
Caliber: .38 Long Colt (.38 Colt)
Finish: Blued (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: Left side of barrel roll-stamped "COLT. D.A. 38"; barrel top stamped w/ two-line Hartford patent address; left frame stamped w/ three patent lines ("PAT. SEPT 19. 1871 / '' '' 15. '' 74 / '' '' JAN. 19. '' 75"); frame trigger guard, frame heel, and butt plate stamped w/ all-matching serial number "92788"; loading gate interior stamped w/ assembly number "257".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by William Mason as Colt's very first double-action revolver, the Model 1877 represents a landmark moment in American firearms engineering and Wild West history. Chambered in .38 Long Colt—which earned the famous "Lightning" moniker—the Model 1877 was famously carried by prominent Old West figures, lawmen, and outlaws alike, including John Wesley Hardin and Billy the Kid. Featuring an elegant "bird's head" grip frame, side loading gate with ejector rod assembly, and Mason's intricate double-action lockwork, the Model 1877 combined modern double-action rapid fire capability with traditional frontier aesthetics. This specific antique example bears serial number 92788, placing its manufacture in 1893 during the prime production era of the 19th century. cBearing matching serial numbers across the frame, trigger guard, and butt strap, this 1893-production Colt Model 1877 "Lightning" represents an iconic centerpiece for Victorian-era Colt collectors and Old West firearms historians alike.
Contents:
Model: Model 1877 "Lightning"
Serial: 92788
Date of Manufacture: 1893
Caliber: .38 Long Colt (.38 Colt)
Finish: Blued (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: Left side of barrel roll-stamped "COLT. D.A. 38"; barrel top stamped w/ two-line Hartford patent address; left frame stamped w/ three patent lines ("PAT. SEPT 19. 1871 / '' '' 15. '' 74 / '' '' JAN. 19. '' 75"); frame trigger guard, frame heel, and butt plate stamped w/ all-matching serial number "92788"; loading gate interior stamped w/ assembly number "257".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by William Mason as Colt's very first double-action revolver, the Model 1877 represents a landmark moment in American firearms engineering and Wild West history. Chambered in .38 Long Colt—which earned the famous "Lightning" moniker—the Model 1877 was famously carried by prominent Old West figures, lawmen, and outlaws alike, including John Wesley Hardin and Billy the Kid. Featuring an elegant "bird's head" grip frame, side loading gate with ejector rod assembly, and Mason's intricate double-action lockwork, the Model 1877 combined modern double-action rapid fire capability with traditional frontier aesthetics. This specific antique example bears serial number 92788, placing its manufacture in 1893 during the prime production era of the 19th century. cBearing matching serial numbers across the frame, trigger guard, and butt strap, this 1893-production Colt Model 1877 "Lightning" represents an iconic centerpiece for Victorian-era Colt collectors and Old West firearms historians 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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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/1203647357 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
296 |
