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Lot 610: Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, .38 cal.

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Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver, .38 caliber, serial number 127990, all visible serial numbers matching. Barrel marked "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. Co HARTFORD.CT. U.S.A," left side of barrel marked "COLT. D. A. 38," left side of frame under cylinder marked "PAT. SEPT 19 1871 " " .5 "74 " JAN.19."75." with Colt rampant horse logo. Hard brown checkered rubber stocks, each with Colt rampant horse logos, round barrel, fluted cylinder, checkered hammer, half moon front sight, loading lever. Barrel length: 4 1/2". Overall length: 9". Serial number corresponds to year 1901. NOTE: Most firearms made after 1898 require passing an FFL background check prior to transfer. The date of production for this gun makes it subject to FFL rules. Please be prepared with proper identification and information. If you do not reside in Tennessee, an FFL dealer in your state is required to complete the transfer.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection.

CONDITION: Trigger return malfunction, likely the result of worn or broken return spring in need of repair. Gun is otherwise fully operational, manually resetting the trigger between pulls. Gun retains 98% of the original factory-applied blue finish, with some wear to bluing on loading lever and cylinder. 100% case color remaining. Action holds at full and half cock. Bore is slightly dirty with visible rifling.

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