1877 Colt Lightning
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- čas přidán 17. 02. 2023
- Today we will be showing off a Colt 1877 “Lightning”. This was Colts first double action revolver and came in 3 different calibers. If you enjoyed the video please comment, like and subscribe. Also make sure to go follow us over on our Instagram.
Update: The unboxing video we intended to post was over the 1892 Winchester that we posted a short of us shooting instead.
Disassembly video: • Colt Model 1877 "Light...
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Nice revolver.
I have a 3 inch barrel with a very worn nickel finish functions well have never shot it yet
Good job guys. The Lightning & Thunderer are great but if you come across the Rainmaker in 32 Colt at a good price better grab it quick. Good luck finding correct bullets. 👍 🙏 🇺🇸🤠💥
Would like to find one if I could ever afford it
. Price won't be cheap but would really have a great set with all 3 Colts. Did package arrive today?
@@billdye3530 I haven’t checked the mail but I’ll check
Fun shooting guns.
They are indeed
good video! keep up the good work guys!
That’s a cool pistol! I want to shoot it!
At some time they changed it to a .357 bore, my 1907 lightning has that and also has the smokeless proof on the trigger guard. Scary thing is, 38 special plus P rounds fit in the cylinder but I will not be going there
A question : The VP on the left side of the triggergard , is that the smokeless proof ?
@@guyvossen1640 that's correct
If it is 38 cal, it is a Thunderer isn't it?
41 would be thunderer, 38 lightning and 32 rainmaker.
Gonna be longer post here.
Being a Billy the kid history buff, since the 80s, I always wanted a colt thunderer which of course is the same gun but a slightly larger caliber in .41 long colt. Skip ahead now to 2023, I got one. The exact one I wanted as a matter of fact. Well, almost exact, because Billy didn’t own mine personally😕. Anyway mine was manufactured in 1881 ser#31108 and it’s the 2 1/2” shopkeeper model.
Now the fun begins
After getting the gun, I immediately began my ammo search. If you know, then you know. Anyway, I did find a box! But it’s smokeless🤷♂️. I bought it anyway. It’s only money right? So here was my thought process. Buy the smokeless ammo because at least this way I’ll have brass and possibly bullets. I have never reloaded anything in my life and have next to zero knowledge of it. But I always heard there was a tool to take apart completed cartridges without damaging the bullet or brass. How possible is this? And can it be done with .41 long colt? My thinking is do this, remove the smokeless powder and put the good smoky stuff in it! This way I’m not gambling a beautiful antique gun to pressures that might be too much. For the record, don’t really plan to shoot it. But I want the option. For now I’m content leaving a few smokeless in it and sitting on the bedside table. Because if I’m gonna protect myself in a home invasion, I may as well be cooler than hell doing it right? If it’s my life on the line I won’t likely care that I’m using smokeless powder if I have to.
I welcome any thoughts. Calling me an idiot is ok but please try to make it witty or funny in some way.
Thanks😁
I’m sure you could find a tool to disassemble them, you may be able to find a bullet cast of source new bullets online. If so you could just pull the old bullets out and then road your cases with new bullets and black powder. I personally use triple 777 in my cartridges. You’ll of course have to get the reloading equipment as well. I have sourced a box of 38 lc after this video and I keep mine loaded along with all my other pistols. Good luck on making your new rounds and have fun with it
@@srballistics7176 actually in my search I see they make something called a kinetic bullet puller. They’re actually cheap too so that’s step one covered.
@@DBxCooper glad to hear it