Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated M-1877 .41cal Thunderer 2 1/2" Barrel Revolver made in 1879 with Bone Grips - Serial 17450 Brown Bess Clearly at some time one

Clearly at some time one of the lotion bottles leaked and soaked into part of the folder and then dried leaving a portion somewhat shrunk and disfigured

and the impressed checkering remains visible

indicating that this is a size 53 liner for a size 62 shell

CAPTAIN GENERAL AND GOVERNOR IN CHIEF in and over HIS MAJESTY'S HIS PROVINCE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY in NEW ENGLAND and VICE ADMIRAL OF THE SAME

Stored since WWII

Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated M-1877 .41cal Thunderer 2 1/2" Barrel Revolver made in 1879 with Bone Grips - Serial 17450 Brown Bess Clearly at some time oneOriginal Item: Only One Available The romance around Colt "Cowboy" Revolvers never ceases to amaze us. This is very nice "dressed up" Nickel plated example of the Model 1877 "Thunderer" Double Action . 41 Caliber Revolver, with custom bone grips. This is the same model that was carried by "Billy the Kid", and being a third year produced example, it is right from that era! It is marked on the bottom of the grip, frame, and trigger guard with serial