Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #1046
  • Lot #13
Lot #12
Lot #14

Lot 13: Colt Lightning Medium Frame Rifle with Factory Letter

Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Lot 13: Colt Lightning Medium Frame Rifle with Factory Letter

Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 WCF
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3149
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

The included factory letter lists this rifle as chambered in .44 CLMR with a 26 inch octagon barrel, blue finish, and wood stock when shipped to Wyeth Hardware in St. Joseph, MO for sale to O. M Delay& Co. on June 1, 1900.

Rating Definition:

Very good with original finish, handling marks, and some spotting/pitting, and marring on the receiver. Wood is very good with chipping at the tangs, some dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #48: Antique Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver

    Lot #12: Factory Engraved Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Revolver

    Lot #2: Antique Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with Factory Letter

    Lot #518: Frank Wesson Medium Frame Superposed Pistol

    Lot #539: Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver

    Lot #326: Colt Police Positive Flat Top Target Revolver