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Offline Capt. John Fitzgerald

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Colt Thunderer/Lightning Question
« on: July 08, 2010, 04:55:36 PM »
Greetings!
Is there any difference in the overall frame/grip sizes of the 1877 Colt Thunderer (.41) and Lightning (.38) revolvers?
Just acquired a Lightning and I don't have a Thunderer around to compare it to.
Doing a bit of research on the 1877, I discovered that there were also a very limited number of them made in .32 caliber.  They were called "Rainmakers."
Thanks,
CJF
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Re: Colt Thunderer/Lightning Question
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2010, 05:43:25 PM »
Same size.  None of the names was used by Colt.  Later collector nomenclature.  In 40 plus years of looking at Colt's, I have seen only one Lightning in .32.  Than was back in 1984.  Out of my price range then.  Can't imagine what it would go for now!

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Re: Colt Thunderer/Lightning Question
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2010, 10:46:59 AM »
Thanks, Pettifogger!
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