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Revolver - Colt 1877 Lightning, Cased, 1886 Object Reg. No: HT 4550

Revolver - Colt 1877 Lightning [Cased]
Summary:
Colt 1877 Lightning revolver, cased.

Made by Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co, Hartford, Connecticut. Serial number 53316, 1886.
Acquisition Information:
Transfer from Victoria Police, 2004
Discipline: Technology
Dimensions: 5.00 cm (Height), 14.70 cm (Width), 23.00 cm (Length)

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Tagged with: firearms, 1887 frontier da
Themes this item is part of: Colt Firearms in Colonial Victoria, 1850-1900, Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co., Gunmakers, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, Arms Collection, Samuel Colt, Gunmaker (1814-1862)
Primary Classification: ARMS & ARMOUR
Secondary Classification: Firearms
Tertiary Classification: handguns
Inscriptions: Serial numbers of triggerguard and butt: 4557.
Serial number on bottom frame: 53316.

Markings:
TOP BRL: COLT'S PT FA MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON
L/H BRL: COLT DA 38
L/H FRME: COLT PATENTS
Model Name/Number: 1877 Lightning
Manufacturer: Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America, 1886

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