Lot 118:Antique First Year Production Colt Large Frame Express Lightning Slide Action Rifle in .40-60-260 Caliber

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 118:Antique First Year Production Colt Large Frame Express Lightning Slide Action Rifle in .40-60-260 Caliber

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,400 - $2,000

Antique First Year Production Colt Large Frame Express Lightning Slide Action Rifle in .40-60-260 Caliber

Manufactured 1887, dust cover absent, magazine tube shortened, filled magazine tube dovetail on the bottom of the barrel near the muzzle.

Rating definitionGood, with mostly grey/brown patina, some scattered patches of light pitting, a large chip absent from the slide handle that has some visible filler, and some minor handling marks on the refinished stock. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerColt

ModelLightning

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge40-60-260

Barrel28 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is darkened with light pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

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