1877 colt lightning blue book value

Neither lightning nor thunderer were colt designations, nor used by the factory in. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can. Gun for sale by piecemaker guns on gunsamerica 902765584. Peters book the colt doubleaction snubnose pocket revolvers. Most of the screws still retain their original factory nitre blue. Jun 30, 2009 colt lightning slideaction, largeframe express colt model 1878 doublebarrel shotgun colt model 1883 doublebarrel shotgun colt doublebarrel rifle colt model 1877 lightning and thunderer colt model 1878 frontier colt model 1878 frontier standard colt model 1902 philippine or alaskan model colt colt model 1889 navy. Obviously, the pistol belonged to a sheriffs offfice but the holster is really special in itself. Colt 1877 double action lightning revolver jack first inc. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. The blue book of gun values actually says that this model, not engraved, with nickel finish is worth 15% less than a blued gun, but the long knurled base pin. This is a beautiful colt with most blue remaining on the frame.

Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. This beautiful colt m 1877 lightning left the colt factory on nov. The 1886 finish is now a worn blue, but was originally nickel. Dec 03, 2019 the colt m1877 was a doubleaction revolver manufactured by colt s patent fire arms from january 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. Value range based on percentage of original finish on the gun and in working order. This model was offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. View the current price and value of new and used a colt 1877 lightning based on 29 sold items over the past year. Colt lightning model 1877 double action revolver antique. I have a colt model 1877 lightning revolver produced in 1888. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing.

I looked at is at a project to learn how to work on the 1877 and never looked at it having much value. Colt 1877 lightning revolver tombstone doc holiday deadwood lonesome dove kill bill cowboy western. This revolver looks to be all matching and the barrel h for sale by fmzguns. This depends on condition, engraving, and historical provenance. Colt 1877 lightning archive the firing line forums. When i bought this one it was in pieces, but i got it up and firing black powder. Get kbb fair purchase price, msrp, and dealer invoice price for the. The colt m1877 the first double action revolver legacy.

Designed by talented colt engineer william mason, the model 1877 was released in three calibers. While larger than the 1877, the 1878 was made in common, easy to reload calibers such as. Blue book value meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. The lightning name was used by dealers in period promotions, not by colt. Working colts model 1877 doubleaction revolvers gun tests. Bps game gun game gun deer special shown above bps game gun game gun turkey special bps 10 gauge mossy oak shadow grass camo. The finish has grayed or has a patina over all the revolver. Rare example of a colt model 1877 lightning da revolver with the combination of blue finish, factory engraving and ivory grips. Dec, 2011 colt manufactured its first doubleaction model from 1877 through 1909, turning out over 166,000 of them.

The colt m1877 was a doubleaction revolver manufactured by colts patent fire arms from. Now 123 years later it appears in restored condition, perhaps better than new. Cant read the number on the backstrapits too fuzzy. Original illustration from gun digest book, with part numbers changed to match colt factory numbers. According to don wilkerson in his book colt s double action revolver. The model 1877 was offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names. These were only available for the first couple of years of production. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. Blue lightning indianapolis colts best indiana football matted wall art print poster indy. The company immediately followed with the model 1878, a bigbore, doubleaction brother to the single action army.

I have an 1877 colt lightning that is in good working order. Cash discount, the above prices on this item reflect a 3% cashcheck discoun. Apr 21, 20 it is fitted with a set of checkered hard rubber grips featuring the rampant colt in an oval at the top. The colt m1877 was a doubleaction revolver manufactured by colt s patent fire arms from january 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. Colt s first doubleaction revolver was their model of 1877, a sixshot, rodejector pistol capable of both double and singeaction operation. The colt m1877 the first double action revolver legacy armory. Know what your colt firearms are worth with this uptodate 76page. The model of 1878, colt manufactured 1,877 nickel plated model 1878s with a 5 12 inch barrel. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. This is the ejectorless model, sometimes referred to as the sheriffs model or storekeeper. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Colt 1877 double action lightning revolver page 2 jack. The letter sates that this revolver was shipped to b.

Barrel, cylinder back strap and trigger guard show bright blue with silver to gray. Colt 1877 double action revolver leeroys ramblings. Colt revolvers lightning for sale guns international. On consignment i have a colt 1877 lightning revolver in. The model of 1877 was colt s first successful double action revolver. I am going to attend an auction where this 1877 colt thunderer will be sold. The 1877 pistols were built on a medium frame, and used a small birdsheadshaped grip. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find tools to help you with buying or. Traces of case colors and strong residual blue remain. The revolver was designed in 1876 by a well known colt employee, william mason. Colt lightning slideaction, largeframe express colt model 1878 doublebarrel shotgun colt model 1883 doublebarrel shotgun colt doublebarrel rifle colt model 1877 lightning and thunderer colt model 1878 frontier colt model 1878 frontier standard colt model 1902 philippine or alaskan model colt colt model 1889 navy. This revolver looks to be all matching and the barrel has clean sharp rifling. This used colt 1877 lightning is a double single action revolver which fires the. These guns just dont command a high value in the colt collector community unless.

Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values. Colt model 1877 lightning shopkeepers special, bluecase 3 da. I am going to attend an auction where this 1877 colt thunderer will be sold and. In fact, belden and havens outstanding history of colt revolvers never used the word thunderer. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. Colt model 1877 lightning shopkeepers special, bluecase 3. The revolver is complete with a colt factory letter that describes the features as. Please be advised that the information provided here is approximate, and should not be relied upon for legal, compliance, valuation, or other purposes which require definitive documentation. See pricing for the used 2003 ford f150 regular cab svt lightning pickup 2d 6 12 ft. Colt model 1877 lightning shopkeepers special, bluecase 3 da double action revolver, mfd 1890 antique. Colt model 1877 lightning and thunderer colt model 1878. The 1877 is a handsome firearm and looks very much like the colt single action army. Colt lightning model 1877 double action revolver antique 1891.

Feb 01, 2010 in 1877, colt came out with its first doubleaction, the mediumframe lightning. The principal difference between the models was the cartridge in which they were chambered. Lightning a cowboys colt hardback childrens book missenpieces. The blue book of gun values actually says that this model, not engraved, with nickel finish is worth 15% less than a. The parts in the 1878 are larger and of a slightly better steel than the 1877 guns and this contributes to a more durable and dependable product. Because the chambers are bored straight through they will chamber.

Incorporates the same size frame, barrel and grip as the original colt model 1877 lightning double action. Working colts model 1877 doubleaction revolvers gun. American rifleman colt 1878 double action frontier. The gun digest book of firearms assemblydisassembly. Help on value of colt 1877 thunderer the firearms forum. It was manufactured in 1891 and therefore is considered an antique and requires no paper work to transfer. 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 colt model 1877 revolver was the first successful usmade doubleaction cartridge revolver and was from january 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. What is manufacture date of colt 1877 serial number 146494. This is an old colt da 1877 lightning revolver chambered in.