StoneyMike Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I have a Colt lightning 1887 in 38 Colt. Nickle plated at some point in it's life. The action still works as it should and locks up reasonably tight which i hear is pretty rare for one of these. By the serial # it was made in 1901. The black gutta percha grips still show good checkering and the rampant horse is still really clear. Looking to sell for $750 +shipping I might take a trade for something interesting also. Doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks for lookingMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I can't tell by the photos but if it has a 4.5" barrel and it originally was blued, there is a 78% chance this gun was given out as a prize by Continental Tobacco or one of it's umbrella companies, most likely though the Floradora Prize Company. The year (1901) places it in that era. A letter from the Colt archives would tell the tale. For 1800 tobacco tags this gun could have been yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneyMike Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 My pistol does have a 4 1/2 barrel. this is cool information, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneyMike Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Sold Pending Funds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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