Colt 1877

The Colt Legacy and the Genesis of a New Revolver The crack of gunfire echoes through the American West, a familiar sound defining an era of rapid expansion, lawlessness, and the rise of iconic firearms. Among the many weapons that played a pivotal role in shaping this period, the Colt Model 1877 Lightning stands out … Read more

The Genesis of an Icon The biting wind whipped through the dusty streets of Tombstone. A figure, etched against the sunset, clutched a Colt revolver, its dark silhouette promising swift justice or a quick end. That revolver might well have been a *Colt 1877 Thunderer 41*, a formidable weapon that left an indelible mark on … Read more