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Early Colt 1877 Lightning DA Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Early Colt 1877 Lightning DA Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Early Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, #15743, .38 Colt cal., 3-1/2'' ejectorless barrel, blue and case hardened finish, early checkered bird's head rosewood grips, in brown leather period single strap fold-over holster showing incised steerhead design. Mfg'd 1879. Revolver additionally features factory nickel silver front sight blade, acid etched panel, and long knurled cylinder arbor. Caliber is also marked to rear left triggerguard bow. Condition is fine to near excellent. Barrel retains approx. 85% thinning and toning blue. Front and back straps show 75%-80% blue. Sides of revolver remain strong retaining 80%+ thinning and toning case hardened colors. Cylinder has toned dark with traces of blue in flutes. Grips show light to moderate flattening. Action is crisp, bore is fine. Holster is very good. Est.: $2,000-$3,000. (Antique)