Guns International #: 100886688
Seller's Inventory #: 10432
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Guns International #: 100886688
Category - Colt Rifles - Lightning
- Colt Rifles - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
LETTERED Antique COLT LIGHTING Rifle in .38 CLMR
Description: LETTERED Antique COLT LIGHTING Rifle in .38 CLMR NEW ORLEANS Shipped Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle Here we present an antique Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle, made in 1893, in Hartford, Connecticut. Per the factory letter, this rifle and 49 others were shipped to H&D Folsom Arms Company in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 29, 1893. This was Colt’s entry into the pistol caliber rifle and carbine market, which was absolutely dominated by Winchester at this time. Pistol caliber rifles were instrumental in the hands of those settling the West, as they were able to carry one type of ammunition to feed both their long gun and their sidearm. It also enabled a rifle to be stoked with the maximum number of cartridges, sacrificing power for capacity, useful when outnumbered at close range. The Colt Lightning was fairly successful, but never approached the numbers that Winchester’s lever action was able to achieve. This specimen is chambered in .38 CLMR, a very capable cartridge that was Colt’s version of Winchester’s .38 WCF, different only in the weight of the powder charge. The barrel is 26 inches long and octagonal. The top of the barrel is marked “38 Cal.” and “COLT’S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A./PATENTED MAY 29 SEPT 18.83 MAY 26.85 JUNE 15.86 FEB 22.87”. This specimen is in very good condition. The iron parts bear a mottled brown patina. The markings are clear and legible. The walnut stock is solid and a little shy. The bore is distinctly rifled, clean and shiny. The action is strong. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Compare to $3900 elsewhere! Barrel is 26 inches in length. Caliber: .38 CLMR Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2800 #10432 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 100886688
Seller's Inventory #: 10432
Guns International #: 100886688
Seller's Inventory #: 10432