Original U.S. Colt M-1877 .41cal Thunderer 6 Inch Barrel Revolver made in 1884 - Serial 48374 British Field Gear Possibly it is a "sporterizing"

Possibly it is a "sporterizing" project gone wrong

and often very corner of the hook cross has to be removed

various companies were employed under contract to manufacture a carbine version

The scabbard leather in black is somewhat deteriorated overall but solid with one particular area of weakness that could use some further restoration

Original U.S. Colt M-1877 .41cal Thunderer 6 Inch Barrel Revolver made in 1884 - Serial 48374 British Field Gear Possibly it is a "sporterizing"Original Item: Only One Available The romance around Colt "Cowboy" Revolvers never ceases to amaze us. This is a fine example of the Model 1877 "Thunderer" Double Action . 41 Caliber Revolver. This is the same model that was carried by "Billy the Kid", though it is from a few years after his era. It is marked on the bottom of the grip, frame, and trigger guard with serial number 48374, indicating it was made in 1884. It also has assembly number 252