[rftb_cowboy]

Just a quick intro.
I am interested in old west era guns and have just bought an incomplete 1877.
It is missing pretty much most of its internals. I know most folks say that these are delicate guns that most gunsmiths wont touch but I want to give it a go.
Currently I am on the hunt for a hand for a 38 cal revolver.

 

[jrm]

Welcome to the Colt Forum and great to see you’re interested in old western era guns !

Jim

 

[sublimert70]

Welcome to the Forum from mid-Michigan! I’m sure that others will provide guidance on your hunt for missing parts…

 

[saintclair]

Welcome!

 

[824tsv]

Welcome to the Forum from Canada!

 

[MarkInTx]

Welcome to the Forum from (northern) South Texas!

There are several folks here who are quite knowledgeable about working on the 1877's. There is an active thread right now in the Colt Revolvers section.

1877 Lightning Repair

The cylinder stop arm should have a slight bend to it. When you pull the trigger the stud lifts the cylinder stop up which allows the cylinder to rotate. At a certain point the cylinder stop arm needs to slide off the trigger stud, which let's it lock the cylinder in place. I also find...

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Good luck with yours!!

 

[Luvmine]

Welcome aboard from Delaware.

 

[Jimmy2Dogs]

Welcome to the Colt Forum! We’re always glad to welcome another rider into the posse.

I’ll suggest you post as many photographs of your new gun as possible. Let’s see what you got.

There’s a member here, goes by the name of Lever Action Bill. I’ve never had any work done by him, but others have. He’s well known for giving old SAAs a second life. Never heard anyone complain about his work.

 

[inspcalahan]

Welcome aboard - start scouring the various sites for pieces and parts. Someone on the forum may even come through with extras occasionally. Keep us posted with pictures and progress as you go!

 

[SHOOTER13]

Welcome to the COLT Forum from the Cradle Of Liberty...Pennsylvania !!

Enjoy Our Community Sir...
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[Wes Terner]

Just a quick intro.
I am interested in old west era guns and have just bought an incomplete 1877.
It is missing pretty much most of its internals. I know most folks say that these are delicate guns that most gunsmiths wont touch but I want to give it a go.
Currently I am on the hunt for a hand for a 38 cal revolver.

I don’t know if he is still in the business, but the brother of one of the best gunsmiths on antique Colts David Lanera,used to do 1877s repair and allegedly had a lot of parts also. I‘m sorry I don’t have any info about where he is,
welcome to one of the best forums ever!

 

[po18guy]

Welcome from the Land of Evil Spirits!

 

[Sixgun100]

Welcome from Vermont. Glad you’re here!

 

[Portugeejn]

Greetings from East Tennessee. That sounds like a challenging & fun project. Good luck with it.

 

[M38A1]

Welcome aboard from north Texas! Good luck on your project.

 

[WVCOLT]

Hello and welcome to the Colt Forum from West Virginia. Glad you have joined us all here.

 

[Shrek73]

There are several of is 1877 fanatics on this forum who can help you. Probably the most important step in rebuilding an 1877 is quality parts. Patience is the second step.

Post your gun in a new thread and we will see how we can help!