Original U.S. Colt M-1877 .38cal Lightning Revolver with 4 1/2 Inch Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 85106 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and the best explanation we

and the best explanation we can find is that these were intended for "second line" troops

and very few of these knives have been available on the market

Original adjustment dials/knobs all in place including a working bubble level and a strip of ivory on the side to be used with a grease pencil to take readings

If the barrels were not changed properly

These rivets inserts are extremely rare and were used to attach to a full wire basket more securely to the shell

Original U.S. Colt M-1877 .38cal Lightning Revolver with 4 1/2 Inch Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 85106 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and the best explanation weOriginal 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 (faded) with serial number 85106, indicating it was made in 1891. The M1877 was offered from the factory in two basic finishes: nickel plated or a case hardened frame with a blue barrel and