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Make: Colt
Model: 1877 Lightning
Serial Number: 88785
Year of Manufacture: 1892 (all 4 serial numbers match)
Caliber: 38 Colt
Action Type: Double Action Revolver with a Swing-Out Loading Gate
Markings: Gun has all FOUR matching serial numbers. The bottom of the frame is marked “88785” The trigger guard is marked “88785” The butt of the frame is marked “88785” The cylinder is marked "785” These are getting hard to find with all of the serial numbers matching, especially the ones manufactured prior to 1900.
Barrel Length: 4.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade. The rear sight is a groove in the top strap.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered hard rubber featuring the Rampant Colt logo. They exhibit moderate wear. The checkering remains well-defined, and the grips rate in Good condition overall.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is defined. There is some erosion present.
Overall Condition: This revolver rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, both SA and DA. The cylinder locks up with minimal play.
The Colt Model 1877 Lightning was Colt’s first production double-action revolver and remains one of the most historically significant firearms in their catalog. Introduced in 1877, this revolver was designed to compete with European double-action designs while maintaining the rugged appeal of the Old West. Chambered in popular calibers such as .38 Long Colt, the Lightning quickly became a favorite among gamblers, lawmen, and outlaws alike. Its smooth double-action mechanism, combined with Colt's renowned craftsmanship, made it a highly desirable sidearm in an era dominated by single-action revolvers. The Model 1877 earned its nickname, "Lightning," thanks to its swift action and reliable performance, traits that set it apart from its contemporaries.
For collectors, the Model 1877 holds a special allure not only for its innovation but for its association with iconic figures of the American West. These revolvers were famously carried by personalities like Billy the Kid, who valued their quick handling and compact design.
This specific gun was manufacture in 1892 and is being sold as an antique. Therefore, under current US Law, no FFL transfer is required, and the gun can be sold and shipped directly the buyer (USA sale only)
If you need more pictures or have questions, please reach out.
If interested, please PM me. $1200 OBO/Will ship to USA
Model: 1877 Lightning
Serial Number: 88785
Year of Manufacture: 1892 (all 4 serial numbers match)
Caliber: 38 Colt
Action Type: Double Action Revolver with a Swing-Out Loading Gate
Markings: Gun has all FOUR matching serial numbers. The bottom of the frame is marked “88785” The trigger guard is marked “88785” The butt of the frame is marked “88785” The cylinder is marked "785” These are getting hard to find with all of the serial numbers matching, especially the ones manufactured prior to 1900.
Barrel Length: 4.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade. The rear sight is a groove in the top strap.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered hard rubber featuring the Rampant Colt logo. They exhibit moderate wear. The checkering remains well-defined, and the grips rate in Good condition overall.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is defined. There is some erosion present.
Overall Condition: This revolver rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, both SA and DA. The cylinder locks up with minimal play.
The Colt Model 1877 Lightning was Colt’s first production double-action revolver and remains one of the most historically significant firearms in their catalog. Introduced in 1877, this revolver was designed to compete with European double-action designs while maintaining the rugged appeal of the Old West. Chambered in popular calibers such as .38 Long Colt, the Lightning quickly became a favorite among gamblers, lawmen, and outlaws alike. Its smooth double-action mechanism, combined with Colt's renowned craftsmanship, made it a highly desirable sidearm in an era dominated by single-action revolvers. The Model 1877 earned its nickname, "Lightning," thanks to its swift action and reliable performance, traits that set it apart from its contemporaries.
For collectors, the Model 1877 holds a special allure not only for its innovation but for its association with iconic figures of the American West. These revolvers were famously carried by personalities like Billy the Kid, who valued their quick handling and compact design.
This specific gun was manufacture in 1892 and is being sold as an antique. Therefore, under current US Law, no FFL transfer is required, and the gun can be sold and shipped directly the buyer (USA sale only)
If you need more pictures or have questions, please reach out.
If interested, please PM me. $1200 OBO/Will ship to USA
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