COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER.

SN 9331. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 6″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with “COLT D.A. 38” etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “38 CAL”. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. The model 1877 was Colt’s first DA revolver and was readily adopted by the American buying public. Historical legend has it that Billy the Kid carried such a revolver. These revolvers are rarely found with high orig finish and functioning mechanics. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, plus. Overall retains about 90% strong orig nickel with light losses around the muzzle, some flaking on the bbl at the frame and dull front & backstraps; cyl has one small area of flaking with spots of very fine pinprick pitting; grips are crisp with one small bruise on the right side, showing very light diamond point wear; right side has turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-50591 JR400 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1299

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	1299	$1,725.00	COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. SN 9331. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 6″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with “COLT D.A. 38” etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “38 CAL”. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. The model 1877 was Colt’s first DA revolver and was readily adopted by the American buying public. Historical legend has it that Billy the Kid carried such a revolver. These revolvers are rarely found with high orig finish and functioning mechanics. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, plus. Overall retains about 90% strong orig nickel with light losses around the muzzle, some flaking on the bbl at the frame and dull front & backstraps; cyl has one small area of flaking with spots of very fine pinprick pitting; grips are crisp with one small bruise on the right side, showing very light diamond point wear; right side has turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-50591 JR400 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1299 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER.