Calico Kirby Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 This Colt 1877 Double Action Lightning is in amazing shape to be almost 130 years old. Made sometime around 1883, this one has been well preserved over the years. It’s chambered in .38 Colt (.38 S&W Special will not chamber in this gun) and works flawlessly in both single and double action modes. Most of the original nickel finish remains and the acid etched panel on the barrel is the best original one I’ve ever seen on a Lightning. Most of the high polished charcoal blue remains on the hammer and it’s also still visible on the trigger. The bore is also in fantastic shape and I’d rate it an 8-9 on a scale of 1-10. All serial numbers match and all factory markings are very sharp/clear as befits an excellent factory original piece. The rosewood grips are obviously not original to the piece, however, I’m told they are period replacements. As this is considered an antique by the ATF no FFL is needed. I hate to part with it but hard financial times are forcing me to sell it. Let me know if you have any questions or need more pictures. Thanks for looking! $1500 Shipped to you Etched Panel Left SideRight Side Close Up of Trigger Guard Area Caliber Mark on Trigger Guard Flat Close Up of Cylinder and Base Pin Close Up of Patent Date Stamp Front Sight Close Up of Hammer Backstrap Serial Number Underside of Trigger Guard Frame and Trigger Guard Serial Numbers Base Pin Rear of Hammer Top of Hammer Barrel Address Barrel Address 2 Backstrap Right Side of Cylinder Right Side of Barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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