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Lot 36: Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 36: Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32-20
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3224
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 48
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1888. Brass blade front and semi-buckhorn style rear sights with the two line address/patents marking ahead of the rear sight and "32 Cal." at the breech. The Rampant Colt is marked on the left side of the receiver, full length magazine, casehardened hammer and mounted with a checkered forearm and smooth straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrel retains 60% slightly faded original blue finish with a couple of areas of minor pitting on the left side that have been cleaned. The magazine tube has a smooth mottled brown patina. The receiver also retains 60% original blue finish with wear on the upper left side and the high edges, with some minor spotting and the tangs fading to a smooth brown and gray. The left side of receiver has an extra hole that has had a filler screw installed. The wood is fine with some extra gap along the top tang, some minor dings and scratches, and crisp checkering on the forearm. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.



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