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  • Auction Catalog #75
  • Lot #2319
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Lot 2319: Retailer Marked Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Carbine

Retailer Marked Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Carbine with British Proof Marks

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Lot 2319: Retailer Marked Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Carbine

Retailer Marked Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Carbine with British Proof Marks

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $3,750

Retailer Marked Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Carbine with British Proof Marks

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning-Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 32-20
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 628
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 151
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1891. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates just ahead of the rear sight. The left side of the barrel is marked "32 Cal", and below that are several British proof marks as well as the "crown/V" proof mark on the left upper side of the receiver at the breech. The Rampant Colt is marked on the side. The top of the bolt is marked "R B. RODDA & Co. London & Calcutta." The leaf of the rear sight is graduated to 900 yards. Saddle ring and staple are mounted on the left side of the receiver. Checkered forearm and plain straight grip stock with a iron buttplate. Consecutively numbered to the previous and next lot.

Rating Definition:

Good. Period refinished with most of the dull rust blue finish remaining with muzzle and high edge wear and some small areas of minor pitting that has been finished over. There is a noticeable dent visible in the left side of the magazine tube and the underside is thinning showing some gray patina. The buttplate has gray patina and minor pitting on the heel and toe with most of the finish remaining in between. The replacement stock has been sanded and refinished and shows a few light dings and scratches. The forearm is darker than the stock with some scattered minor dings and nicks and moderate wear to the checkering. The Rampant Colt on the receiver is faint, and the rest of the markings are crisp. Mechanically fine.



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