Colt 1877 .41 Long Colt

Make: Colt Model: 1877 Caliber: .41 Long Colt Action: DA Barrel: 4 Bore: Bright Serial # 12112 Condition: Very Good “Collectors”! This exceptional firearm carries attribution to Charles E. “Black Bart” Boles, the legendary gentleman bandit who robbed at least 28 Wells Fargo stagecoaches across Northern California and Southern Oregon between 1875 and 1883. Known for his polite demeanor, stylish black derby, flour-sack mask, and occasional poetic notes signed “Black Bart the Po8,” he became one of the most colorful outlaws of the era without ever firing a shot at his victims. While Black Bart is best remembered for his shotgun, a high-quality Colt revolver of this type would have been a practical and desirable sidearm during the height of his operations in California gold country. Adding to the revolver’s remarkable story is its connection to San Francisco during Black Bart’s active years. The gun was shipped from the Colt factory in 1878, and it is accompanied by an original period sales receipt from Dickinson & Gammans, a San Francisco wholesale importer and grocer, to a man using the same alias as Black Bart. This creates a geographic and temporal link to the same city where Black Bart was operating at the peak of his stagecoach robbery career. While the chain of custody is not fully documented, the combination of the 1878 shipping date, the San Francisco receipt, and the overall historical context has generated significant interest among collectors and researchers. Expert Reviews Confirm Authenticity and Bolster Provenance; The piece has been reviewed by two respected professionals in the firearms field. Logan Metesh of High Caliber History, firearms historian and founder of High Caliber History LLC, stated: “After reviewing the documentation and the gun itself, this is without question a genuine Colt Model 1877 Thunderer shipped from the factory in 1878. The period sales receipt from the San Francisco business adds meaningful historical context to a potential Black Bart attribution”. Seth Cohen, licensed gunsmith (FFL Type 7) and certified firearms appraiser at FirearmAppraisals.com, added: “From a technical and appraisal standpoint, the revolver is original and unaltered. It retains excellent condition for its age with no evidence of refinishing or significant repairs. The mechanical function is tight, and all markings are crisp and correct. The supporting receipt enhances the overall provenance package significantly.” “Having independent confirmation from both a leading historian and a professional certified appraiser gives this piece tremendous credibility,” said a spokesperson for Accurate Gun Auctions. “The gun checks every box for authenticity, and the expert reviews make the Black Bart story even more compelling.” High-resolution photographs of the revolver, the original sales receipt, matching period .41 Long Colt ammunition, and supporting documentation are available for media and qualified buyers. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine, expert-reviewed artifact with one of the strongest historical provenance stories to emerge in the collecting community in recent years. Please see photos. Antique No FFL Needed.