*FINE COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER.

*FINE COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 120416. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Although these fine little revolvers were produced in substantial quantities they are rarely found with strong orig finish or good mechanics. The action was a little weak and tended to malfunction. They were very popular among law enforcement and some outlaws, i.e. William Bonney, Billy the Kid and others of small stature and also with women. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 95% glossy orig blue with only muzzle edge wear and wear on tip of ejector rod housing with slight thinning on left side of bbl. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Hammer retains bright fire-blue on top & rear edge. Trigger guard, backstrap & frontstrap are slightly thinned with strong blue in sheltered areas. Cyl retains 95-96% slightly thinning orig blue. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear with right side turned chocolate and left side turning chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-38606 JR267 (2,000-3,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2262	$0.00	FINE COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 120416. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Although these fine little revolvers were produced in substantial quantities they are rarely found with strong orig finish or good mechanics. The action was a little weak and tended to malfunction. They were very popular among law enforcement and some outlaws, i.e. William Bonney, Billy the Kid and others of small stature and also with women. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 95% glossy orig blue with only muzzle edge wear and wear on tip of ejector rod housing with slight thinning on left side of bbl. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Hammer retains bright fire-blue on top & rear edge. Trigger guard, backstrap & frontstrap are slightly thinned with strong blue in sheltered areas. Cyl retains 95-96% slightly thinning orig blue. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear with right side turned chocolate and left side turning chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-38606 JR267 (2,000-3,000) 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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