RARE EARLY COLT 1877 SHERIFF’S MODEL DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER.

RARE EARLY COLT 1877 SHERIFF’S MODEL DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 72362. Cal. 32 Colt. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ tapered rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Left side of frame is without patent markings and it is mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt bird head hard rubber grips. This is one of the earliest caliber 32 Lightning revolvers produced and was manufactured in late 1888. According to consignor’s records there were only two caliber 32 Lightning revolvers produced in 1877 and three in 1888. His records indicate that this was the fourth or fifth such revolver produced. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good with matching cylinder. Traces of blue remain on the bbl in the most sheltered areas and in the most sheltered areas of the back strap & trigger guard with balance of revolver a smooth silver metal patina. Top strap has some light pitting with fine pitting around recoil shields and a few dings on back strap. Cylinder is a matching patina with a light plum patina in the flutes. Grips are sound showing heavy wear, turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. 4-41446 JR127 (4,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2220	$5,175.00	RARE EARLY COLT 1877 SHERIFF’S MODEL DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 72362. Cal. 32 Colt. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ tapered rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Left side of frame is without patent markings and it is mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt bird head hard rubber grips. This is one of the earliest caliber 32 Lightning revolvers produced and was manufactured in late 1888. According to consignor’s records there were only two caliber 32 Lightning revolvers produced in 1877 and three in 1888. His records indicate that this was the fourth or fifth such revolver produced. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good with matching cylinder. Traces of blue remain on the bbl in the most sheltered areas and in the most sheltered areas of the back strap & trigger guard with balance of revolver a smooth silver metal patina. Top strap has some light pitting with fine pitting around recoil shields and a few dings on back strap. Cylinder is a matching patina with a light plum patina in the flutes. Grips are sound showing heavy wear, turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. 4-41446 JR127 (4,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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