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Lot #1197
Lot #1199

Lot 1198: Fine Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Lot 1198: Fine Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Fine Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1290
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 84
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1886 (the third year of production) with a Rocky Mountain style German silver blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, standard early markings, full length magazine, and a checkered walnut forearm and smooth straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine. 60% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish remains, and the balance has a brown patina and some light oxidation. Most of the wear is on the upper and lower sections of the receiver. There are a series of brighter scratches on the left side around the Rampant Colt emblem. The wood is also fine with some minor dings, scratches, and small chips. The action functions very well, and the markings are clear.



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