Original U.S. Colt M1877 .38cal Lightning Revolver with 3 ½" Barrel made in 1879 - Serial 18097 Military Books & Documents It was then shortened by

It was then shortened by about 8 inches to have a 22" barrel

Foremost however is the the iconic Iron Cross in the left most position

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Original U.S. Colt M1877 .38cal Lightning Revolver with 3 ½" Barrel made in 1879 - Serial 18097 Military Books & Documents It was then shortened byOriginal Item: Only One Available The romance around Colt "Cowboy" Revolvers never ceases to amaze us. This is a lovely "frontier worn" example of the Model 1877 "Lightning" Double Action . 38 Caliber Revolver. It is marked on the bottom of the grip, frame, and trigger guard with serial number 18097, indicating it was made in 1879. The cylinder is worn, so we are not able to see any markings, making this a very nice "Mostly Matching" example. It also