Sharing photos of an old Colt Lightning revolver

[REB]

This old Colt is in 38 long Colt caliber. It has old birds head grips which I believe are original to the firearm. It's serial numbers are matching. This one was manufacture in 1880 per the serial number look up on the Colt site. It was originally blued but now it has a greyish patina and is overall in good working condition. It has a short barrel approximately 2 inches long, I'm not sure but I think it might have been called a shopkeepers model back in the day, if you know for sure please PM me. I wish I knew it's lifetime history, I'm sure there would be fascinating stores to be told. I have never shot it and likely won't because these have a history of being complicated internally and having weak springs. Right now everything works as it should and don't wish to mess that up. If you can add anything to this please, PM me and I'll add it to the post. I hope you enjoy the photos.

 

[greg vess]

Looks like the gun Doc Holiday shot Ringo with in (Tombstone ). He was deadly with that little bastard. I love that movie!