Colt Model 1877 Lightning | Double Action Artistry

Colt's first foray into the double action market was the Colt Model 1877 revolver. Known as the "Lightning" in its .38 LC chambering, it was very popular in police departments. True to form, this stunning Colt Lightning was presented to Hartford PD Sergeant Lyman Smith during the Hartford "Foot Guard Fair" in 1888 - a celebration and fundraiser for the First Company Governor's Foot Guard, a state military unit.
Awarded to Sergeant Smith via a popular vote, this exhibition grade Colt 1877 Lightning remains in remarkable condition. It is easily among the finest known to exist. Preserved to near perfection is the master engraving of Cuno A. Helfricht, the nickel plating, the bright gold washed cylinder, the iridescent pearl grips, and the mirror-like nitre blue small parts.
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:03 - Colt 1877 Lightning Introduction (Lot 138)
00:27 - Cuno A. Helfricht Engraving
01:23 - Colt Lightning Background
02:13 - Office Lyman Smith and the Foot Guard Fair
03:34 - Revolver's Condition
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[@chrischiampo7647]

That Niter Blue on The Screws and Pins Is Amazing You Just Don’t See That Nowadays It’s a Lost Art 😩😭😭😭

[@cameronmccreary4758]

Not lost, I still do it mostly on my own screws, springs and other steel items.

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The defunct company, US Patent Fire Arms, offered it as an option on their handguns. Further, a company named Cherry's offers engraved SAA's. Many will have that treatment.

[@legendofspeed118]

Just Amazing to see this not in a book and this history is so fascinating thank you 👏👏👏

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Videos like these are meant to be watched in 2160p

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Beautiful Colt!

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The 2nd Cavalry is the oldest continually operated unit in the USA . Active from 1836 to present. TOUJOURS PRET L trp. 1981-83.

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