Colt shop keeper

Gene248

June 25, 2014 11:41

Colt Lightning Store Keeper in 38 Colt this is a single action and double action handgun made in 1878 with factory 3.5 inch barrell and 4 digit serial number 7979.Hard rubber factory grips serial number marked in pencil, with no damage intact. Bore has some very small dark spots plenty of rifeling.The top of the barrel marked COLTS PT. F.A. MFG.CO.HARTFORD CT U.S.A. Frame is marked as follows PAT. SEPT.19,1871 SEPT 15 1874 JAN 19 1875 . CYLINDER ADVANCES WITH DOUBLE AND SINGLE ACTION.TIMING AND LOCK UP GOOD . AS THIS IS A USED AND VERY OLD FIREARM (136 YEARS OLD).YOU MUST CONSULT A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH TO SEE IF THIS IS SAFE TO FIRE. BEING SOLD AS IS.

I know pictures are probably needed. I would just like to know a ball park figure what they are going for. It has no blueing left that I can see. Also, since it is an antique, would it require a FFL transfer.

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  Knifecollector

  June 25, 2014 12:41

  I'd say in the $500 range.

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  rufe-snow

  June 25, 2014 12:43

  No FFL needed if made prior to 1898, as far as the feds are concerned. Certain States or Cities though? Might required transfer through FFL. It all depends where you live.
  
  To me, the 1877 Colt's were always the red headed stepchild of the 19th Century, large caliber Colt revolvers. Unless they were factory original, in VG to Excellent condition. Not easy to sell. Unless you can score a super BIL deal on on it. I would pass.

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  mrs102

  June 25, 2014 14:11

  Check completed auctions on the other half of this website. Without any finish makes this a shooter and not a collectible for the most part. I agree with knifecollector, around $500.

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  Gene248

  June 26, 2014 09:07

  That is about what I was thinking. He is asking 600.00 and I thought that was a little high.
  Appreciate your answers as always.

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  richarda

  June 27, 2014 08:30

  Note that these get out of order rather more than Single Actions, and that parts are hard to find.

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  Knifecollector

  June 28, 2014 07:58

  I've had good luck finding parts @ Dixie Gun Works. Granted the parts take some fitting to make them work correctly. This was Colts first D.A. revolver and its not a very good design.

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  Gene248

  June 28, 2014 12:41

  Got all the info I need to make a good decision. I have decided not to buy this gun.
  
  Thanks to all who replied.

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