SCARCE COLT MOD. EL 1877 LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER.

Revised: 9/25/2013

Correction: Catalog estimate should read 6,000-7,000.

SCARCE COLT MOD. EL 1877 LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER. SN 23536. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbl. Half moon on front sight and 2-line address with etched panel “COLT D.A. 38″ on the left side. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with 2-piece Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Left rear web of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with long flutes. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter that identifies this revolver in 38 cal. with 2-1/2” bbl, nickel finish and rubber grips, shipped to Hartley & Graham, NY, NY on March 1, 1880 in a 75-gun shipment. Lightning revolvers are not terribly uncommon but Sheriff model configuration is quite scarce and those with etched panels are rare. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig nickel finish and most of the blue on the screws. Grips are sound and show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-49411 JR303 (6,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2100	$5,750.00	Revised: 9/25/2013 Correction: Catalog estimate should read 6,000-7,000. SCARCE COLT MOD. EL 1877 LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER. SN 23536. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbl. Half moon on front sight and 2-line address with etched panel “COLT D.A. 38″ on the left side. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with 2-piece Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Left rear web of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with long flutes. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter that identifies this revolver in 38 cal. with 2-1/2” bbl, nickel finish and rubber grips, shipped to Hartley & Graham, NY, NY on March 1, 1880 in a 75-gun shipment. Lightning revolvers are not terribly uncommon but Sheriff model configuration is quite scarce and those with etched panels are rare. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig nickel finish and most of the blue on the screws. Grips are sound and show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-49411 JR303 (6,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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