Colt Model 1877 Lightning – .38 Cal – DA – Double-Action – MFG 1901

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Colt Model 1877 "Lightning" double-action revolver in .38 Cal. Serial number – 130152. The surface of this revolver is in great condition for being nearly 123 years old! The Colt Model 1877 was Billy the Kid's favorite gun, and this one has an amazing, historic patina that would look amazing in any collection! All serial numbers are matching! It appears the revolver is functioning. Be sure to see all the photos. Note The double-action sometimes struggles to spin the cylinder, so the timing is sometimes off but the lock-up is good. The bore has some pitting. The grips appear to be original hard rubber and are intact with no cracks.

The Colt M1877 was a double-action revolver manufactured by Colt's Patent Fire Arms from January 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. The Model 1877 was offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names: the "Lightning", the "Thunderer", and the "Rainmaker". The principal difference between the models was the cartridge in which they were chambered. It was Colt's and America's first successful double-action revolver.