1888
about 1889
not sure, but about 1892/3
The Colt 1877 DA Lightning ,referred to as the thunderer ,with that serial number was made in 1875.They were made from 1877 to 1909 with serial numbers from 1- 166849.
The Colt 1877 DA Lightning ,referred to as the thunderer ,with that serial number was made in 1875.They were made from 1877 to 1909 with serial numbers from 1- 166849.
Blue Book of Gun Values
The year of manufacture for your pistol is 1877 .In 1878 the serial numbers started at #3000. You can contact colt and they can supply you with the date the gun was shipped from the warehouse and to where it went.
The date of manufacture is determined by the Colt model type and serial number. See: www.proofhouse.com/colt/index.html
You will have to call Colt to find out.
it was made by Colt in 1917
made by Colt in 1913
Colt data at Proofhouse.com
Your colt was made in 1956.