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Colt Model 1877 Thunderer 41 Colt SN: 31275

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Colt Model 1877 Thunderer 41 Colt SN: 31275
Double/single action revolver manufactured circa 1881. Features nickel finish, checkered black gutta percha grips with Rampant Colt horse emblem, bird's head grip frame, 3.5" barrel, no ejector rod, fixed sights, acid etched caliber marking on barrel. Bore is good condition with tiny shallow pits, good rifling. Charge holes are good condition, visible residue from firing. Retains 60% nickel finish, peeling and cracking with patina brown color showing in a few places, bare metal in others. Shallow gouges to left side of trigger guard extend up onto frame. Back of hammer and several screw heads retain bright niter blue. Grips are fair to good condition, right panel broken and re-glued, Colt emblems are smoothly worn but clearly visible. Numbers on triggerguard and back strap match frame. Two line barrel address and patent markings are fairly crisp, caliber marking is faint. Action hangs up and locks up, hammer can only be lowered if muzzle pointed to ground, needs repair. Condition is NRA Fair (mechanical problem) *** Antique Firearm ***