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Lot 36:Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Lot 36:Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,500

Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

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.

ConditionFine. 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.

Details

ManufacturerColt

ModelLightning

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32-20

Barrel26 inch octagon

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL