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Lot #1251
Lot #1253

Lot 1252: Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Special Order Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle with Inscription

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Lot 1252: Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Special Order Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle with Inscription

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Special Order Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle with Inscription

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: highly figured walnut
Item Views: 1050
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1902. Standard markings including the Rampant Colt trademark on the left of the receiver, globe and blade combination front sight, adjustable notch rear sight, tang mounted peep sight, checkered deluxe walnut pump handle, and smooth deluxe walnut buttstock with "Fred. W. Longhurst" inscribed oval and checkered hard rubber buttplate embossed with the Rampant Colt.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 75% original blue exhibiting areas of cold blue touch ups (on central barrel and left side of frame), minor scratches and marks throughout, and slight oxidation. The pump handle is also very good and has crisp checkering, nice figure, and minor handling wear, The buttstock is very good aside from a chip at the upper right corner of the wrist and has nice figure, mild scratches on the sides of the butt, and light handling wear. Mechanically excellent.



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