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Lot 1258:1st Year Production Nickel Colt Lightning Medium Frame Carbine

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1258:1st Year Production Nickel Colt Lightning Medium Frame Carbine

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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First Year Production Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Carbine

Manufactured in 1884 this carbine was one of only 3074 rifles and carbines to come off the line during the first year of production. This carbine features special order full nickel plated finish, elevation adjustable rear sight, early open top frame design, and the early patent marking (1883 patent dates only). The trigger guard bow slide release is absent.

ConditionVery good retaining 80% period replated nickel finish, some areas of pitting on the exposed metal, and some flaking along the edges. The wood is very good with scattered pressure dents, scratching, and small crack on the left of the forend. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerColt
ModelLightning-Carbine
TypeCarbine
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44-40 WCF
Barrel20 inch round
Finishnickel
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1591
Catalog page206
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