Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 “LIGHTNING” DA REVOLVER
01-27648 | Cal. 38 Colt. | S# 34388.
Bbl. 4 1/2″, uncommon length without ejector. Semi-circular blade front sight. Left side of bbl. has acid etched panel caliber marking. 6-shot fluted cyl. Left side of frame has standard stamped patent markings. It has nearly fully coverage vine type foliate hand engraving with checkered bordered pattern on bbl. sides. Nickel finish with fire blued trigger, and fire blued hammer with polished sides. 2-piece pearl birds head grips. Matching S#s are found on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cyl., and cyl. base pin. Mfg. in 1882. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter stating: “Serial Number: 34388/ Caliber: .38/c/ Barrel Length: 4 3/4″/ Finish: Nickel/ Type of Stocks: Pearl/ Factory Engraved: Yes/ Shipped To: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company/ Address: Chicago, Illinois/ Date of Shipment: September 15, 1882/ Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. STATUS: ANTIQUE.
