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Lot 10:Colt Large Frame 'Express Model' Lightning Slide Action Rifle

December 4th, 2009|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 10:Colt Large Frame 'Express Model' Lightning Slide Action Rifle

December 4th, 2009|Rock Island, IL
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Colt Large Frame "Express Model" Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1890, with a 15-shot magazine, sliding breech cover, crescent buttplate, adjustable sporting type rear sight and front sight with a German silver blade. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two line address/patent dates marking and the Rampant Colt is stamped on the left side of the receiver. The checkered forearm and straight grip stock have a varnished finish.

ConditionRefinished during period of usage. The rifle has a smooth dark brown patina on the barrel and magazine tube and a smooth brown-gray patina on the frame with traces of blue finish near the trigger guard. There is some scattered pin point pitting. The revarnished stock has been period checkered, otherwise good with the varnish beginning to craze and some scattered minor dings and scratches. The forearm has a hairline crack. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelLightning-Express
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge40-60-260
Barrel28 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3244
Catalog page8
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