*COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER.

*COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 137082. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 6″ bbl slightly modified front sight and 2-line Hartford address with “COLT. D. A. 38” on the left side. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant colt in a broken circle. It is mounted with two piece rampant colt hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain about 95% glossy original blue. Frame retains case colors in sheltered areas with the balance a faded silver patina. Cylinder retains 92-93% glossy original blue. Grip frame retains about 85% glossy original blue, thin on the backstrap. Grips are sound showing moderate wear, turning chocolate on the left side. Hammer spring has been lightened and hammer will not catch in half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36745 JR174 (1,500-2,500)

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
	2171	$1,840.00	COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 137082. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 6″ bbl slightly modified front sight and 2-line Hartford address with “COLT. D. A. 38” on the left side. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant colt in a broken circle. It is mounted with two piece rampant colt hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain about 95% glossy original blue. Frame retains case colors in sheltered areas with the balance a faded silver patina. Cylinder retains 92-93% glossy original blue. Grip frame retains about 85% glossy original blue, thin on the backstrap. Grips are sound showing moderate wear, turning chocolate on the left side. Hammer spring has been lightened and hammer will not catch in half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36745 JR174 (1,500-2,500) 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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