COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. SN 9388. Cal. 38 Colt. Rare blue & case colored finish with 4-1/2” bbl, German silver half moon front sight with Hartford & London 2-line address & etched panel on left side. There are tiny British proofs on bottom of bbl and on cylinder between chambers. Left side of frame has lightly struck 3-line patent dates with caliber stamped on left rear web of trigger guard. Fitted with checkered 1-pc rosewood grip. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, may have been fired but if so, very little. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with crisp clear etched panel. Ejector rod housing retains 30-40% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Cylinder retains 50-60% orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Frame retains virtually all of its brilliant orig case colors with one small chemical spot on left recoil shield. Loading gate is faded case colors. Backstrap is thin orig blue with balance of grip frame strong bright blue. Grip is sound with crisp checkering. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33650 JR473 (3,000-4,000)
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