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Lot 13: Two Colt Lightning Long Guns

Two Colt Lightning Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2012

Lot 13: Two Colt Lightning Long Guns

Two Colt Lightning Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2012

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Carbine

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning-Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1990
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 5
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1885, hard rubber forearm, saddle ring staple absent.

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OF - older condition rating (1930's or older) fair<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



B) Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1990
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 5
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1897.

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OD - older condition rating (1930's or older) very good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



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