Original U.S. Colt M1877 .38cal Nickel-Plated Lightning Revolver made in 1895 with Replacement 3 1/2" Barrel - Serial 97735 Martini-Henry Parts The lock plate is marked

The lock plate is marked faintly with SQUIRES / & Co

however the British were loathe to supply them to the "locals

We believe this may be a factory code

the cocking handle moves

and the scabbard locking button is present and functional

Original U.S. Colt M1877 .38cal Nickel-Plated Lightning Revolver made in 1895 with Replacement 3 1/2" Barrel - Serial 97735 Martini-Henry Parts The lock plate is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available The romance around Colt "Cowboy" Revolvers never ceases to amaze us. This is a fine nickel plated example of the Model 1877 "Lightning" Double Action . 38 Caliber Revolver. It is marked on the bottom of the frame and trigger guard with serial number 97735, indicating it was made in 1895. The markings on the bottom of the cylinder and back of the cylinder are no longer present, possibly either because they were