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#4916 Colt 1885 OBFMCB 44WCF, 3XXX range (1885), Fine+ bore
Guns International #: 100743139 Seller's Inventory #: #4916
Category: Colt Rifles - Lightning - Colt Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tom Burness
Member Since: 3/3/07
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Burness
State: California
Zip: 95604-9151
Country: United States
Phone: (530) 889-9454
Number of Active Listings: 29
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway
Description:
#4916 Colt 1885 OBFMCB 44WCF, 3XXX range (1885), Fine+ bore (about a “8”) and VG smooth action, as well. Early “Open-Top” frame made without the sliding dust cover, correct Colt “footed” rear sight and Rocky Mountain style front. VG smooth grey-brown metal with some serious traces of original blue on the lower flats of the barrel and frame sides on the frame, and the Rampant Colt logo on the left side is fully visible, as is the barrel address. G-VG wood with average wear and about 50-70% wear to the forearm checking. The buttstock has a well-done repair to the toe edge, as well. It is also missing one of the triggerguard screws on the rear left side of the frame, but I MAY be able to scrounge up a correct screw before this gets sold. This 1885 model Colt Lightning Rifle was an agreed-to compromise with Winchester as a non-lever replacement for the 1883 lever action Colt-Burgess rifle, Winchester had complained and threatened to start making revolvers if Colt continued making their lever action 1883 Model. But for any of those who lucky enough to have shot these Lightning rifles, they sure were aptly named! The speed of cocking and emptying the magazine on these slide ed rifles is MUCH greater than any lever gun. So if you have a lever gun and fancy yourself as being a fast shooter, do NOT get into a “lead spitting contest” with some fellow who has a Colt Lightning rifle! They are “wicked quick and lightning fast” and he will probably beat you like a red-headed step-child! About VG-VG+ $2775
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes