The Colt Lighting was Colt's first slide action rifle and was designed to be a companion to the Single Action Army revolvers of the same calibers. Manufactured in 1893 with a blade front and sporting rear sights, full length magazine tube, standard two-line Hartford address/patent dates (1883-1887) with "32 Cal" (scarce) at the breech. The Rampant Colt is roll-stamped on the left side of the receiver. Fitted with an oil finished smooth straight grip stock and multi-point checkered slide handle/forearm.

Fine. The rifle retains 50% of the original finish with the finish thinning and a brown patina forming on the barrel and magazine tube. The frame has high edge wear with the lower sections, trigger guard, dust cover, and tangs a bright gray. Some light case colors remain visible on the hammer. The buttplate has a gray-brown patina with some oxidation. There are various minor scratches, spots, edge wear, and some oxidation throughout.The wood is also fine with some spotted discoloration of the varnish as well as some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent with clear markings.