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Colt Lightning - small frame .22 long Unique Special Order
Guns International #: 101487467 Seller's Inventory #: 585
Category: Colt Rifles - Lightning - Colt Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: MI-BRI Downrange, LLC.
Company: MI-BRI Downrange LLC
Member Since: 7/18/16
First Name: Paul
Last Name: Jakubson
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06413
Country: United States
Phone: (203) 996-8658
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 66
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer is responsible shipping
Payment Types Accepted: Bank check,postal money order, Master Card, Visa, American Express
Description:
The small-frame Lightning (also referred to as "Second Model Colt Lightning"[4]) was the first rimfire rifle made by Colt and was manufactured between 1887 and 1904 as a plinking and gallery gun.[4][5] Colt records indicate 89,912 were made, in .22 Short and .22 Long.[4] Barrel length was 24 in (61 cm) and the rifles had a blued finish, case-hardened hammer, and a walnut stock.[4] (Wikipedia)
This is a small frame special order from the factory in a 26” length barrel. This was a unique model as factory models only had 24” barrels. It is in .22 long caliber and per Colt’s serial number database was manufactured in 1904; the last year of production. The overall finish retains 90% or better of its original bluing with a genuinely nice deep patina on the magazine tube. The case color hardening is still visible on the top cover. There is some wear on the left side top of the receiver that I can only explain as being taken in and out of a storage sleeve. It is not apparent on the right side. The Colt “Rampart” is sharp on the left side of the receiver along with the Colt patent information on the barrel. The wood is in excellent shape only showing minor handling marks. The bore is bright and shiny. This would be a special addition to anyone’s collection. Please check my photos carefully and email any questions you might have.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .22 Long
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning
Serial Number: 86897
Barrel Length: 26
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: retains most of original bluing
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: Clear and shiny
Barrel Type: octagon
Action: pump
Manufacture Date: 1904