Colt 1877

The Colt Legacy and the Genesis of a New Revolver The crack of gunfire echoes via the American West, a well-recognized sound defining an period of speedy growth, lawlessness, and the rise of iconic firearms. Among the many many weapons that performed a pivotal position in shaping this era, the Colt Mannequin 1877 Lightning stands … 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