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Lot 1268:Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1268:Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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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.

ConditionFine, 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
Caliber / Gauge38-40 WCF
Barrel26 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1534
Catalog page212
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