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Lot 261:Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle with Carved Stock

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 261:Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle with Carved Stock

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Unique Period Relief Carved Stock Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle with Silver Monogram and Other Inlays

Manufactured in 1886. Features blade and adjustable sporting sights, the earlier address and patent marking (only 1883 dates), "32 CAL" at the breech, open top frame, Rampant Colt trademark on the left, leaf carving on the slide handle and pistol grip stock, a inlaid gold oval with an escutcheon at the center and border engraving fitted on the bottom of the grip, a gold cartridge head type inlay on the right side of the butt along with a silver plaque with an unknown monogram ("N" is the central letter), a silver plate at the upper tang, "LMW" inscribed on the initial oval on the bottom of the butt followed by a series of pressed-in golden and silver slivers and pins, and a nickel-plated buttplate.

ConditionFine with 50% original blue finish, patches of mild oxidation, brown patina on the faded areas, and general minor marks and scratches. Both sides of the frame have a non-factory added filler screw visible: above the loading gate on the right and one inch forward of the Rampant Colt on the left. The period custom personalized wood is fine and has crisp relief carving, minor chips at the upper corners of the wrist, and light scratches and marks. Mechanically excellent. Definitely a very interesting Colt Lightning.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelLightning
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge32-20
Barrel26 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockrelief carved walnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1174
Catalog page195
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