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According to Marohn, “Apparently a number of these extraction designs were shipped to dealers, but did not survive the test of
experience. Colt decided to continue using the knurled cylinder pin a removable ejector, sometimes producing it in an extra long
length, and delayed using the sturdy and reliable Single Action Army sliding ejection system until the second year of production.” Lastly,
this lot includes a rare Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Sheriffs Model picture box. Designated for the desirable Colt Model 1877 Thunderer
Sheriffs Model Revolver (3 1/2 inch barrel), these brown cloth cover, hinged lid boxes are rarely encountered. The exterior of the lid has
the iconic illustrated picture label listing the 3 1/2 inch barrel in .41 caliber.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus bright original high polished blue finish with high edge wear and minor handling marks. The
etched panel is crisp. 90% plus of the original niter blue remains on the hammer. The frame retains 97% vivid original case colors. The
grips are also excellent with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering. overall. Mechanically functions, but needs work as the
cylinder stop does not engage and the trigger return spring is weak. The replacement box is very good with repairs and retains much
of the picture label. Overall an outstanding example of a well-documented Colt factory museum displayed experimental Model 1877
Thunderer revolver. A must have for the serious Colt collector and especially an 1877 collector.
Provenance: The Colt Museum Collection; Connecticut State library; The George S. Lewis, Jr. Collection; Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000