A few examples of appraisal values for
1877 LONG COLT LIGHTNING

• COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. S/n 94493. Mfd. 1893. Bright and clean.
• COLT MODEL 1877 "LIGHTNING"
  COLT MODEL 1877 "LIGHTNING" DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERCOLT MODEL 1877 "LIGHTNING" DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, 38 Colt caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, blued finish, case colored frame, six shot cylinder with long flutes, black hard rubber grips with rampant colt, fixed sights, ejector rod, serial #120221, manufactured 1900. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Model
  COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Model 1877 double-action .38 caliber 3 1/2'' round barrel no ejector nickel-plated and checkered rubber grips. S/n 54638.
• Colt Mdl. 1877 .38 cal. revolver,
  Colt Mdl. 1877 .38 cal. revolver, Lightning, 4-1/2 in. barrel, Serial No. 115588 (all match), original Bakelite grips; no permit required. 60 percent original finish
• Colt Model 1877 Lightning
  Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver .38 cal. 4.5'' round barrel with ejector S/N 163148. Blue and case colored finish with hard rubber grips. Condition: Barrel and ejector retaining 98% of the original blue finish. Cylinder retaining 95% of the original blue finish with some very minute drag marks in the cylinder. Backstrap and triggerguard retaining 98% of the original blue finish. Frame retaining 98% of the original case colored finish. Grips are excellent. Very strong ''Lightning'' revolver.
• COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING''
  COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING'' REVOLVER. .38 caliber 4 1/2'' round barrel no ejector nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. S/n 31358. Some wear to plating with minor corrosion crack to one side of the grips.
• Colt Model 1877 Lightning
  Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver D.A. Revolver .38 cal. 3.5'' round barrel S/N 89819. Nickel finish with hard rubber grips. Condition: Revolver is in excellent condition retaining 95% of the original nickel finish with no flaking. Grips are excellent.
• ***COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING''
  ***COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING'' REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish checkered rubber grips. S/n 112369. Good finish some discoloration to the grips. * requires paperwork.
• COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. Retains 80% original nickel with scattered oxidation etched panel still visible smooth action some wear to the grips marks clear bore with slight wear.
• COLT 1877 LIGHTNING .38 CALIBER
  COLT 1877 LIGHTNING .38 CALIBER REVOLVER. 1903 Colt 1877 Lightning .38 caliber double action revolver. SN 140179. 9” overall, 4.5”L barrel. T-478. *NICS Background check required unless FFL or C&R exempt, out of state buyers must ship to an FFL in your state.
• *COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING''
  *COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING'' DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 6'' round barrel hard rubber grips. S/n 158640. About 10-15% of the bluing remains otherwise a mottled patina smooth action marks generally crisp (some wear to frame marks) wear to grips. Manufactured 1905 and thus requires FFL form 4473.
• Colt Lightning Double-Action
  Colt Lightning Double-Action Revolver Model 1877, .38 cal., serial number 87108 (made prior to 1898), 4-1/2 in. barrel, excellent hard rubber grips,
• COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION
  COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. ''Lightning'' revolver .38 caliber 3 1/2'' barrel marked ''Colt PT FA Mfg...'' Patent dates 1871 1874 1875 on the frame. Six-shot cylinder and checkered grips with oval Colt emblem. Traces of blueing. S/n 55535.
• COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION
  COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. ''Lightning'' revolver .38 caliber 4 1/2'' barrel marked ''Colt PT FA Mfg...'' Patent dates 1871 1874 1875 on the frame. Six-shot cylinder and checkered grips. Traces of blueing. S/n 37388.
• COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six6-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. S/n 8391. Retains 80% original plating etched panel still quite visible marks clear rubber grips with wear action is stuck and needs adjusted. Mfd. 1878.
• COLT REVOLVER. Model 1877
  COLT REVOLVER. Model 1877 ''Lightning'' D.A. six-shot .38 caliber 2-1/2'' round barrel with chrome finish and hard rubber grips rampant Colt motif. S/n23269. Matching serial numbers. Appropriate patent and caliber markings. Crome is a bit patchy grips are fine.
• *COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING
  *COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 5 1/2'' round barrel hard rubber grips. S/n 118983. Overall mottled patina with traces of ble smooth action (though it misfires once about every 3 to 5 times) damage to grips appears to have had the ejector and housing removed. Manufactured in 1900 and thus requires FFL Form 4473.
• ***REVOLVER. Colt model 1877
  ***REVOLVER. Colt model 1877 lightning revolver..38 caliber six-shot cylinder 5 1/2'' round barrel hard rubber grips. S/n 118983. Overall mottled patina with traces of ble smooth action (though it misfires once about every 3 to 5 times) damage to grips appears to have had the ejector and housing removed. Manufactured in 1900 and thus requires FFL Form 4473.
• COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38
  COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 5'' round barrel checkered hard rubber grips. S/n 8721. Mfd. 1878 no paperwork required. Wear to grips.
• Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double
  Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolvers Lot of Two 1) .38 cal. 4.5" barrel S/N 102575. 1896 date of mfg.?Good condition with a very good bore.? This gun has no grips and no original finish remaining.? It works on single action but does not function double action.? The metal surfaces are good and all lettering is legible.? This would be a nice restoration candidate.2)? .38 cal. 4.5" barrel S/N 90608. Hard rubber grips. Good condition with a good but rusty bore.? Needs mechanical repair.
• COLT 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION
  COLT 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION PISTOL: .41 cal. late 19th century production 6'' barrel with ejector. Hard rubber grips with Colt emblem. Dull grey finish. Action works. 10'' overall.CONDITION: Grips show wear areas of age discoloration cylinder stop not functioning.
• COLT ''LIGHTNING'' REVOLVER. .38
  COLT ''LIGHTNING'' REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3.5'' round barrel nickel finish hard rubber grips. S/n 57418. Engraved on the back strap is ''John Trapp Sheriff 1887.'' Retains 80% original plating smooth action clear marks.
• COLT DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERCOLT
  COLT DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERCOLT MODEL 1877 DA38 "LIGHTNING" DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, 38 Colt caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, blued finish, black plastic grips, six shot fluted cylinder, ejector rod, external hammer, fixed sights, serial #118522, manufactured 1900. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• Colt Lightning .38 cal. rifle,
  Colt Lightning .38 cal. rifle, serial No. 12338, 36 in. barrel, walnut stock; NICS background or FFL required. Reblued, scattered light rust.
• COLT MODEL 1877 (THUNDER) DOUBLE
  COLT MODEL 1877 (THUNDER) DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERCOLT MODEL 1877 (THUNDER) DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, 41 caliber, 6" barrel, blued finish, hard rubber grips, six shot fluted cylinder, missing ejector assembly, fixed sights, brown leather holster and bullet belt, serial #132806, manufactured 1902. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION
  COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER 38Colt Lightning double action revolver chambered in .38. Serial #151335. Barrel measures approx. 3 1/2". Revolver has age appropriate wear to the finish with some scratches and marks. Bore and cylinders have some areas of oxidation. Cylinder pin isstuck. Trigger does not return to center. Hammer does not stay back when cocked. Revolver does not cycle. See images for more details on condition. This item can be shipped in-house. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions forspecifics on firearm shipping. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, revolver, shotgun & rifle transactions will be conducted in accordance with local, state, and Federal laws, without exception. If applicable, please be aware if your state allows hi-capacity magazines.
• Colt Lightning small frame .22
  Colt Lightning small frame .22 caliber slide-action rifle serial #32934 late 19th century; blued finish octagonal tapered barrel 24 in. L.; walnut quarter stock and forearm; overall length - 41 in. Estimate $ 500-700 Some corrosion starting on frame. Forearm with non-factory incised linear decoration.
• COLT LIGHTNING SLIDE ACTION
  COLT LIGHTNING SLIDE ACTION RIFLE .44 caliber with a 27'' round barrel and walnut stock. S/n 51428. Seems to be in excellant condition including the bore.
• ***COLT D.A. REVOLVER. American
  ***COLT D.A. REVOLVER. American early 20th century. Lightning model in .41 caliber 6 shot cylinder 4-1/2'' round barrel hard rubber grips.Sn. 132721. Worn to a steel patina. Needs some mechanical work cylinder stop and pawl missing. Large chunk missing from grip near base on right side. *** Requires FFL form 4473.
• Colt Model 1877 Lighting DA
  Colt Model 1877 Lighting DA Revolver .38 cal. 3.5'' round barrel S/N 103775. Nickel finish with hard rubber grips. Condition: Revolver retains 70% of the original nickel finish with some brown on the backstrap and triggerguard. Grips are good with some evidence of being used and carried on the bottom of the grips.
• *Colt Lightning Double-Action
  *Colt Lightning Double-Action Revolver .38 cal. 6'' barrel S/N 151452. Hard rubber grips brown patina finish. Condition: Good condition with a rusty bore. The metal surfaces are smooth and lettering is mostly crisp except for the barrel address which is faint. This revolver functions properly. The front triggerguard screw and the mainspring tension screw are replacements. The grips are worn smooth and the right panel has some scratches but they rate good and have no chips or cracks.
• Colt Lightning Large Frame Magazine
  Colt Lightning Large Frame Magazine Tube Rifle .45-85-285 cal. 28" octagonal barrel S/N 6238. Checkered forearm ?plain buttstock. Condition: Barrel and magazine tube with some blue finish?mostly turning plum. Frame is very sharp and crisp?with a dark brown patina. Buttstock and forearm have some nicks and dings.?Bore is good.
• Pair Colt .41 Cal. Revolvers each
  Pair Colt .41 Cal. Revolvers each Model 1877 Thunderer, double action, serial numbers 10214 and 57778, 4-1/2 in. barrels, original hard rubber grips; with later mismatched case; no permits required,
• Colt Lightning slide action rifle
  Colt Lightning slide action rifle .22 RF short and long cal. with a tubular magazine and an oil stained walnut stock serial... ?
• Colt Lightning Small Frame Magazine
  Colt Lightning Small Frame Magazine Tube Rifle .22 cal. 24" octagonal barrel S/N 1653. Walnut checkered buttstock and checkered forearm. Condition: Barrel is?sharp with a grey to brown look. Frame is very sharp and crisp with a mottled grey look.?Wood has been cleaned and the checkering re-cut.
• DONALD "PUTT" PUTMAN (1926-2007),
  DONALD "PUTT" PUTMAN (1926-2007), COLT LIGHTNING Title: Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Colt Lightning Dimensions: 26 x 21 1/2 Frame dimensions: 32 3/4 x 28 1/2 x 3 1/2