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1877 lightning

582 views 11 replies 6 participants last post by  Shamuscull 
#1 ·
Picked this up the other day. Figured I would post a few pics. Not pretty but it seems like it is in proper working order. Believe it is made in1881
 

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#2 ·
Few more pics. Can’t tell if back of hammer had remnants of case hardening or a fire blue.
 

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These little revolvers were favored hideout or back up guns used by a
number of old west pistolero's. Guys like Billy the Kid, John Wesley Harden
and Doc Holliday. I have one of these as well. They are a neat piece of
history to hold in your hand and wonder "what did this piece see?"

Congrats on your purchase.
 
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Good find, it looks like they also modified the trigger guard by drilling a hole and adding a pin in the frame to help stabilize the grips. What caliber is it?

The caliber etching that should be on the barrel looks to be worn off. I can't see the stamping on the rear trigger guard bow where they marked early 1877.

The hammer looks normal to me.
 
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