#242 • Wells Fargo Service Used Colt DA .38 Lightning Model Revolver

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $1,200.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

.38 caliber, 3.5" barrel length, S/N 165756. Wells Fargo & Co. Express and its successor's, American Railway Express Company, and Railway Express Agency issued Colt DA .38 Lightning Model revolver.  To confirm the revolver's pedigree is an original letter dated November 15, 1961 stating the revolver was in service to Wells Fargo signed by Superintendent of Supplies, V.R. Morss. Top of the barrel is marked with 2 line Hartford address  The left side of the barrel marked with caliber.  Left side of the frame with 3 line patent dates adn Rampant Colt logo.  Sub-inspector mark on the trigger guard "W".  Case color frame with the remainder in blue.  Rampant Colt logo birds head checkered grips.  Front blade sight. Very good condition overall showing service use with holster wear on the barrel and muzzle.  Dulling case color on the frame with some blue finish throughout.  Grips are very good but show use.  Bore is good and mechanically functional.