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COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
COLT  MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.

Cal. 38 Long Colt. S# 88270. Bbl. 4 1/2" w/ semi circular sight blade. Mfg. 1892 (1877-1909; 166,000 units) w/ rampant Colt checkered hard rubber grips; back of left scratched 1926 X14 & blank right. Matching numbered trigger guard & backstrap having "XIT" on top flat portion. Loading gate w/ assembly number 610; unnumbered cyl. Bullseye headed ejector rod. CONDITION: fair appearance exhibiting cleaned light pitting; no finish remaining other than hint of blueing inside trigger guard plus edges of hammer & trigger. Most screw slots damaged w/ ejector housing & 2 frame screws being replacements. Hammer function occasionally hitches due to damaged portion at bottom of hammer where stirrup pin is located. Grips noticeably worn w/ very little checkering remaining on right. Overall cleaned patina finish throughout. Fair bore w/ wear & even pitting. Reasonable functioning but trigger does not return w/out assistance. (01-20384/NW). ANTIQUE. $500-750.