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Lot #161

Lot 160: Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 160: Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38-40
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1269
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1893. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two-line address/patent dates, "38 Cal." at the breech and the left side of the receiver is marked with the Rampant Colt. The serial number is located on the lower tang. German silver blade front sight and an adjustable open sporting type rear sight. Mounted with a checkered walnut forearm and smooth straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate. The medium frame Lightning rifles were manufactured from 1884 to 1902.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The rifle retains 95% plus original blue finish with some thinning and light spotting on the magazine tube, and some edge wear and minor scratches on the receiver. The hammer retains most of the original case colors. The wood is also excellent with a few minor dents and handling marks. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is smooth.



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