GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
ANTIQUE COLT MODEL 1877 "LIGHTNING" DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.COLT18773300038 COLTCal. 38 Colt. 4-1/2" bbl, full nickel finish, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with Colt medallions. Top of bbl shows correct 2-line Colt address, left side of bbl is etched "COLT DA 38". SNs match on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Last 3 digits of SN are stamped on rear face of cylinder. Complete SN is written in pencil on the inside of left grip. Left side of frame shows 3-line Colt Patent mark with Cal. stamp on left rear bow of trigger guard. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80% bright nickel finish with sharp markings and clear etched panel. Front sight is full sized. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Frame, trigger guard, and backstrap also retain 80% original nickel finish with sharp markings. Screws also retain considerable original fire blue, as does the front and rear face of the hammer and trigger. Cylinder shows 80% somewhat dull nickel that has flaked on the front face with some erosion. Grips are fine with only minor highpoint wear. Mechanics are fine. A very fine example of a Colt "Lightning" revolver made in 1881. 52696-6 TEP (2,000-3,000)