Colt Model 1877 "Lightning" Double Action Revolver in caliber .38 Colt and the similar revolver model "Thunderer" in caliber .41 Colt.
Colt Model 1877 "Lightning" Double Action Revolver, made 1877 - 1909, total production 166,849 The collector's name is "Lightning", but this goes only for cal.38 Colt. Within the same serial range, and in the same complexion, was produced the "Thunderer" in Cal.41 Colt.
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Yes, revolvers are still being made- including new calibers and new designs. Revolvers remain very popular for defense, target shooting, and hunting.
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222, 223 and 9mm
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In 1849, production of the Colt Pocket Percussion revolvers began. Below is a link with a short history of the Pocket Colt.
If not factory, basically impossilbe. If factory, you will have to compare to Colt Catalogs.
You will have to call COLT to find out.
Colt's records, R.L. Wilson's The Book of Colt Firearms to name a few.
1899 for a Colt lightning .22 mag rifle.
Some were made in .38 Colt New Police caliber.