Original U.S. Colt M1877 .38cal Nickel-Plated Lightning Revolver with 3 1/2" Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 45872 British Edged Weapons Brevets in the Regular army

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Original U.S. Colt M1877 .38cal Nickel-Plated Lightning Revolver with 3 1/2" Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 45872 British Edged Weapons Brevets in the Regular armyOriginal Item: Only One Available The romance around Colt "Cowboy" Revolvers never ceases to amaze us. This is a fine example of the Model 1877 "Lightning" Double Action . 38 Caliber Revolver. It is marked on the bottom of the grip, frame, and trigger guard with serial number 45872, indicating it was made in 1883. The M1877 was offered from the factory in two basic finishes: nickel plated or a case hardened frame with a blue barrel and cylinder. The