1015 COLT MODEL 1877 "LIGHTNING" EJECTORLESS REVOLVER.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Feb 07 @ 10:10UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 1,000.00 USD

Cal. 38 Colt. S# 118168. Bbl. 3 1/2" without ejector assembly often referred to as Storekeeper Model. Blade sight and rolled markings; not etched. Mfg. 1900 (1877-1909) in double action and referred to as Lightning model by dealers (Model 1877 by Colt); Rainmaker was 32 Cal. and Thunderer was 41 Cal. Matching numbered birdshead grip frame having Colt logo checkered hard rubber grips; all blued finish. Characteristic long fluted 6 rd. cylinder with stops on rear face. CONDITION: good worn patina appearance with hand worn grips; especially right. Slight slot damage to some screws; front of trigger guard screw most damaged. Fair bore with even light to moderate pitting. Functions in DA mode, but cylinder does not rotate enough when hammer is cocked SA but rotates to index with full pull of trigger as if defaulting to DA mode. (23-12/NW). CURIO. $500-1,000.