| Colt M1877 | |
|---|---|
 Colt M1877 "Lightning" | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Wars | North-West Rebellion, Spanish-American War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | William Mason |
| Designed | 1877 |
| Produced | 1877–1909 |
| No. built | 166,849 |
| Specifications (for .41 caliber model) | |
| Mass | 24 ounces |
| Length | 9.06 inches |
| Barrel length | 4.41 inches |
| Width | 1.34 inches |
| Height | 4.80 inches |
| Cartridge | .32 Long Colt ("Rainmaker") .38 Long Colt ("Lightning") .41 Long Colt ("Thunderer") |
| Action | double-action revolver |
| Feed system | 6-shot cylinder |
The Colt M1877 was a double-action revolver manufactured by Colt's Patent Fire Arms from January 1877 until 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. The Model 1877 was offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names: the "Thunderer", the "Lightning", and the "Rainmaker". The principal difference between the models was the cartridge in which they were chambered for, these are the "Thunderer" in .41 Long Colt; the "Lightning" in .38 Long Colt; and the "Rainmaker" in .32 Long Colt. All of the models had a six-round capacity.[1][2]
- ^ Flayderman, Norm (2001). Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms... and their values. Iola, WI: Krause Publications. p. 669. ISBN 0-87349-313-3.
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