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Lot 1057: Antique Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Very Fine Antique Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1057: Antique Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Very Fine Antique Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Very Fine Antique Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38 WCF
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1037
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 68
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1888, with standard markings including the Rampant Colt on the left of the receiver. It is fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a checkered slide handle and a smooth straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth brown patina in scattered patches of dark oxidation. The wood is excellent with some scattered minor handling marks and crisp checkering on the slide handle. Mechanically excellent.



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