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Lot 3253:Colt Large Frame Express Lightning Slide Action Rifle

June 7th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3253:Colt Large Frame Express Lightning Slide Action Rifle

June 7th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Very Fine and Desirable Colt Large Frame Express Lightning Slide Action Rifle in Highly Desirable .50-95 Express

This rare Large Frame Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle was manufactured in 1892 and is chambered for the powerful .50-95 Express cartridge. Only 6,496 Large Frame Lightnings were manufactured compared to nearly 90,000 each of the Medium and Small Frame versions. This impressive rifle features a nickel-silver "knife blade" front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, the two-line patent marking on top of the barrel, "50-95-Ex." on the left at the breech, the Rampant Colt trademark on the left side of the frame, a tang mounted Lyman peep sight, checkered forearm, and smooth buttstock with crescent steel buttplate.

ConditionVery fine with 80% original blue finish, strong original case colors on the hammer, fading mostly on the buttplate and magazine tube and generally light wear. The wood is also very fine and has smooth oiled finish, crisp checkering, and mild handling wear. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelLightning
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge50-95 Express
Barrel26 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3060
Catalog page110
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