Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Antique double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt 1877 “Lightning!"
*This example has incredible period correct Ivory Grips!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 “Lightning”
Serial: 117654
Date of Manufacture: 1900
Caliber: .38 Long Colt
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Genuine Ivory
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
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 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.
Model: 1877 “Lightning”
Serial: 117654
Date of Manufacture: 1900
Caliber: .38 Long Colt
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Genuine Ivory
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
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 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.
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.
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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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