COLT 1877 LIGHTNING 38 CAL REVOLVER

The Colt 1877 Lightning is a sleek, fast-firing revolver that marked Colt’s first leap into double-action design. Chambered in .38 Long Colt, this six-shot sidearm was favored by lawmen, express agents, and outlaws alike — including legends like Billy the Kid and John Wesley Hardin. With its bird’s-head grip, topstrap frame, and angled ejector rod housing, the Lightning was a compact powerhouse built for quick draw and rapid fire.
 

This Colt features a double-action trigger, flip-open loading gate, and optional ejector rod depending on barrel length. Offered in blued, case-hardened, or nickel finishes, it was available with gutta-percha, rosewood, or ivory grips. Though mechanically complex, the Lightning remains a prized collector’s piece for its historical significance and frontier pedigree.
 

Colt 1877 Lightning Revolver Specifications
Brand: Colt
Category: Antique Double-Action Revolvers
Caliber: .38 Long Colt
Model: 1877 Lightning
Capacity: 6
Action: Double / Single
Frame Material: Steel
Hand: Right
Sight Style: Fixed
Sight Configuration: Blade Front / Notch Rear
Safety: None (Traditional Hammer Block)
Barrel Length: 3.5"
Frame Description: Steel Frame w / Loading Gate & Bird’s-Head Grip