*FINE COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER.

*FINE COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. SN 122370. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Although these fine little revolvers were produced in substantial quantities they are rarely found with strong orig finish or good mechanics. The action was a little weak and tended to malfunction. They were very popular among law enforcement and some outlaws, i.e. William Bonney, Billy the Kid and others of small stature and also with women. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with ejector rod housing retaining about 94-95% blue. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, strong & bright on sides, slightly faded on recoil shields & top strap. Front strap & trigger guard retain strong orig blue, slightly thinned on trigger guard. Backstrap is moderately thinned with bright blue at top & bottom. Cyl retains 93-95% glossy orig blue. Grips show light to moderate wear, beginning to turn chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37597 JR266 (1,800-2,200)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2263	$2,242.50	FINE COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. SN 122370. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Although these fine little revolvers were produced in substantial quantities they are rarely found with strong orig finish or good mechanics. The action was a little weak and tended to malfunction. They were very popular among law enforcement and some outlaws, i.e. William Bonney, Billy the Kid and others of small stature and also with women. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with ejector rod housing retaining about 94-95% blue. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, strong & bright on sides, slightly faded on recoil shields & top strap. Front strap & trigger guard retain strong orig blue, slightly thinned on trigger guard. Backstrap is moderately thinned with bright blue at top & bottom. Cyl retains 93-95% glossy orig blue. Grips show light to moderate wear, beginning to turn chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37597 JR266 (1,800-2,200) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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