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FIRST YEAR Antique Colt “LIGHTNING” Rifle in .44
Guns International #: 101076448 Seller's Inventory #: 6620
Category: Colt Rifles - Lightning - Colt Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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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
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1585
Total Number of Listings: 30419
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
FIRST YEAR Antique Colt “LIGHTNING” Rifle in .44
Slide Action Repeater Made in 1884
Here we present an antique Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle, made in 1884, in Hartford, Connecticut. 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 successful, but never approached the numbers that Winchester’s lever action was able to achieve.
The top of the barrel is marked “44 Cal” and “COLT’S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A./ELLIOT’S PATENTS MAY 29.1883.SEPT.18.1883”.
The overall condition is very good. The metal surfaces have been reblued. The markings are clear and legible. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The stock is in good shape. The action on this rifle is strong.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 26 inches.
Caliber: .44-40
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1900
#6620
SOLD
Antique: Yes