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Lot 1268:Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1268:Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,000 - $4,500

Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1885. Combination Beech front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and tang ladder style folding sight. Barrel stamped with the two-line legend ahead of the rear sight and "38 Cal" at the breech. Left side of receiver has a Rampant Colt. Straight grip stock mounted with a crescent buttplate.

Rating definitionFine, retaining 70% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. Slight traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. 75% original case colors remain on the hammer. The buttplate has a brown-gray patina. The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches and crisp forearm checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerColt

ModelLightning

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Barrel26 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page212