*COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER.

*COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 156762. 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 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, aka Billy the Kid, and others of small stature and with women. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 95-97% glossy orig blue with a couple of small spots of pitting on left side, slight muzzle edge wear and a small area of flaking mixed with fine pitting on left side. Ejector rod housing has only slight front end wear. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, bright & strong on sides, faded on recoil shield & top strap. Grip frame & trigger guard retain about all of their orig strong bright blue, slightly faded on back strap. Cyl retains about 93-95% glossy orig blue. Grips are sound with light diamond point wear on right side and moderate wear on left side with left side turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of light pitting. 4-37606 JR268 (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
	2264	$1,955.00	COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 156762. 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 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, aka Billy the Kid, and others of small stature and with women. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 95-97% glossy orig blue with a couple of small spots of pitting on left side, slight muzzle edge wear and a small area of flaking mixed with fine pitting on left side. Ejector rod housing has only slight front end wear. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, bright & strong on sides, faded on recoil shield & top strap. Grip frame & trigger guard retain about all of their orig strong bright blue, slightly faded on back strap. Cyl retains about 93-95% glossy orig blue. Grips are sound with light diamond point wear on right side and moderate wear on left side with left side turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of light pitting. 4-37606 JR268 (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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