Colt Model 1877 Lightning .38 caliber Double Action revolver, mfg. 1886, 3.5" barrel, two line address at top "Colt's PT F.A. Mfg Co., Hartford, Ct. U.S.A." blade front sight, marked "S" at barrel underside near frame, , sighting groove at frame top, six round fluted cylinder marked "S" at front end, three line patent dates at left frame Colt black rubber logo grips, "A" stamped at left trigger guard, the backstrap is engraved "B.P.D. 7", matched serial numbers at front of trigger guard and frame, the metal is silver tone with wear to nickel plating, grips retain checkering logo and have surface crack at lower left side, action is good, bore is bright with good rifling, SN 56478 *Note: It is well documented that many police forces were issued this model revolver. The group includes the Baltimore and Boston police departments. Start Price: $300.00 Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as is and where is. No statement regarding the age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.