FINE COLT MODEL 1877 SHERIFF’S MODEL DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER.

FINE COLT MODEL 1877 SHERIFF’S MODEL DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 14712. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address with fine etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking is stamped on left rear web of trigger guard. It has fire blued screws and is mounted with smooth pearl grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 38 Colt caliber with 2-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, rubber grips and shipped to B. Kittredge & Co., Cincinnati, OH on March 21, 1879 in a shipment of nineteen same type guns. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-98% strong orig factory nickel finish with crisp etched panel. The only losses are around front edge of cylinder and some thinning of blue on screw heads. Grips, although not orig to this revolver, fit reasonably well and retain great fire & color. Hammer spring has been lightened, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-36798 JR124 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2170	$3,450.00	FINE COLT MODEL 1877 SHERIFF’S MODEL DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 14712. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address with fine etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking is stamped on left rear web of trigger guard. It has fire blued screws and is mounted with smooth pearl grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 38 Colt caliber with 2-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, rubber grips and shipped to B. Kittredge & Co., Cincinnati, OH on March 21, 1879 in a shipment of nineteen same type guns. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-98% strong orig factory nickel finish with crisp etched panel. The only losses are around front edge of cylinder and some thinning of blue on screw heads. Grips, although not orig to this revolver, fit reasonably well and retain great fire & color. Hammer spring has been lightened, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-36798 JR124 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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