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Lot #51

Lot 50: Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 50: Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32-20
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2673
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 15
Class: Antique
Description:

Made in 1888. Blade front and sporting rear sights, with full length magazine tube, standard two-line Hartford address/patent dates (1883-1887) with "32 Cal" at the breech. The Rampant Colt is roll-stamped on the left side of the receiver, with a folding peep sight installed on the upper tang. Oil finished checkered forearm and smooth straight grip stock.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 50% of the original blue finish, showing white spots on the left side of the muzzle, edge wear, areas of gray and brown patina and a small amount of spotting and pitting. Stock is also fine, with some mild dents. Mechanically excellent.



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