REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. S# 27844. Bbl. 4 1/2". Model 1877 "Lightning" double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1880. Top of the bbl. is marked with Colt's 2-line address, with a faint etched panel remaining on the left. Left side of the frame is marked with Colt's 3-line patent information. Grip straps exhibit a reapplied blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece custom plain wood grips. German silver half-moon blade front sight and V-notched frame rear sight. No matching numbers are present, save for on the trigger guard and rear grip strap. CONDITION: metal components have faded to a mottled gray patina, exhibiting light pitting and areas of age related discoloration. Bore exhibits a consistent scattering of mild to moderate pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Action does not function properly, with the hammer not holding at full cock and the trigger remaining at the rear when used in double action. Grips are very good overall, with some scattered handling marks. PROVENANCE: From the Lifetime Collection of Malcolm Zickler, Ret. USAF Lt. Col. (01-30002/MLW). ANTIQUE. $300-500.