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  • Lot #1064
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Lot #1065

Lot 1064: Colt Lightning Medium Frame Saddle Ring Carbine

Antique Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1064: Colt Lightning Medium Frame Saddle Ring Carbine

Antique Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Antique Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning-Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1119
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 74
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1895. The barrel has a raised blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight, and the two-line Colt Hartford legend stamped on top ahead of the rear sight. London proofs are stamped on the left side of the barrel and receiver. The receiver is stamped with a Rampant Colt and fitted with a saddle ring, all on the left side. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 80% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and the high points of the buttplate worn to a smooth gray. The wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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