FINE COLT MODEL 1877 ETCHED PANEL SHERIFF’S MODEL DA THUNDERER REVOLVER.

FINE COLT MODEL 1877 ETCHED PANEL SHERIFF’S MODEL DA THUNDERER REVOLVER. SN 17058. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbl made without ejector rod housing, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates without rampant Colt and has the caliber marking on left rear web of trigger guard. Mounted with smooth 1-pc ivory grip. These little revolvers with short bbls without ejector rods were very popular as backup gun for pocket pistols and were used extensively on both sides of the law, especially with gamblers and gentlemen dressed for the evening. They were also popular with ladies. Given their extensive use and delicate mechanisms it is rare to find one with substantial orig finish and in good mechanical order. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig nickel finish with muzzle edge wear and wear on bottom front and bottom right of frame and a few scattered spots of flaking elsewhere. Cyl retains about 95% orig nickel. Grip is sound with one age line and retains a wonderful mellow ivory color. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-38604 JR270 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	2260	$0.00	FINE COLT MODEL 1877 ETCHED PANEL SHERIFF’S MODEL DA THUNDERER REVOLVER. SN 17058. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbl made without ejector rod housing, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates without rampant Colt and has the caliber marking on left rear web of trigger guard. Mounted with smooth 1-pc ivory grip. These little revolvers with short bbls without ejector rods were very popular as backup gun for pocket pistols and were used extensively on both sides of the law, especially with gamblers and gentlemen dressed for the evening. They were also popular with ladies. Given their extensive use and delicate mechanisms it is rare to find one with substantial orig finish and in good mechanical order. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig nickel finish with muzzle edge wear and wear on bottom front and bottom right of frame and a few scattered spots of flaking elsewhere. Cyl retains about 95% orig nickel. Grip is sound with one age line and retains a wonderful mellow ivory color. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-38604 JR270 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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