*RARE MODEL 1877 COLT 32 CALIBER “RAINMAKER”.

SN 112933. 32 Cal. 4-1/2″ rnd bbl with 2-line address and roll engraved on left side “COLT DA 32”. Proper blade front sight has been slightly trimmed. Colt Lightnings made in 32 Cal. are quite rare with no more than 200 estimated in total production of almost 167,000 guns marketed originally as “Lightnings” in 38 Cal, “Thunderers” in 41 Cal and the rarely seen “Rainmaker” in 32 Cal. This gun appears orig and complete with matching SNs found on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Bbl is stamped with a small “32” on bottom at base of bbl. Left side of frame is stamped with 3-lines of patent dates and rampant Colt motif in circle. Gun is fitted with 2-pc mother of pearl grips which fit gun nicely with no gaps. Based on SN this gun was made in 1899. PROVENANCE: Donn Heath, Ft. Worth, TX. Lewis Yearout 1974. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray/brown with pitting overall and scattered scratches and blemishes as can be seen in photograph. There are traces of finish found in protected areas of backstrap, trigger guard, bbl and frame. Markings are all well defined and discernible. Front sight has been trimmed in height to about 2/10″ high as can be seen in photos. Mechanically functioning with crisp well discerned bore with pitting. 4-53937 JS71 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3148

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3148	$6,900.00	RARE MODEL 1877 COLT 32 CALIBER “RAINMAKER”. SN 112933. 32 Cal. 4-1/2″ rnd bbl with 2-line address and roll engraved on left side “COLT DA 32”. Proper blade front sight has been slightly trimmed. Colt Lightnings made in 32 Cal. are quite rare with no more than 200 estimated in total production of almost 167,000 guns marketed originally as “Lightnings” in 38 Cal, “Thunderers” in 41 Cal and the rarely seen “Rainmaker” in 32 Cal. This gun appears orig and complete with matching SNs found on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Bbl is stamped with a small “32” on bottom at base of bbl. Left side of frame is stamped with 3-lines of patent dates and rampant Colt motif in circle. Gun is fitted with 2-pc mother of pearl grips which fit gun nicely with no gaps. Based on SN this gun was made in 1899. PROVENANCE: Donn Heath, Ft. Worth, TX. Lewis Yearout 1974. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray/brown with pitting overall and scattered scratches and blemishes as can be seen in photograph. There are traces of finish found in protected areas of backstrap, trigger guard, bbl and frame. Markings are all well defined and discernible. Front sight has been trimmed in height to about 2/10″ high as can be seen in photos. Mechanically functioning with crisp well discerned bore with pitting. 4-53937 JS71 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3148 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*RARE MODEL 1877 COLT 32 CALIBER “RAINMAKER”.