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Colt Model 1877 Lightning .38 Long Colt 4.5-inch

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Colt's first double-action revolver. A slender, graceful DA revolver popular with civilians, nicknamed Lightning for the .38 caliber version.

Type: Revolver

Action: Double-Action

Caliber: .38 Long Colt

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1877, USA

Weight: 24 oz

Overall length: 10"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Collector, Self-Defense