Guns International #: 101380761
Seller's Inventory #: #4920
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Guns International #: 101380761
Category - Colt Rifles - Lightning
- Colt Rifles - Antique
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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
Active Listings: 35
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway
#4920 Colt 1887 RBFMCB Heavy Frame “Lightning Express Rifle”, 40/60/260
Description: #4920 Colt 1887 RBFMCB Heavy Frame “Lightning Express Rifle”, 40/60/260 caliber and having a VG+ bore (about a 7+ on a scale of 10), and tight smooth slide action mechanics. Serial numbered in the 4XX range (probably the first year of production-1887) with only about 6500 of these long-barreled heavy rifles produced between 1887-1894. Since these big rifles were all calibers that had become obsolete early on, they were deemed as useless to hunters in the early to mid-20th century, and consequently disposed of long before becoming collector items …and so they are quite scarce now. Like all of these slide actioned Colt rifles, they tend to have a lot of wear to the markings, especially the “Rampant Colt” frame logo. In this case, this massive rifle has a fully readable strong barrel address, and the Rampant Colt logo on the frame side is light but still fully visible. The metal is very good and has a mottled grey brown appearance, but not pitted. The stock and slide grip are both very good, as well. It has the Rocky Mountain replaceable blade front sight, low buckhorn rear sight, and is fitted with sling swivel eyelets on the stock and mag tube. The only weak point on this big “Lightning Express” is that the original dust cover is missing. However it comes with a well matched old replacement dust cover that just needs some minor fitting. Considering how hard it is to find one of these impressive Lightning Express rifles, especially one with a very decent bore, this is a really good opportunity to get an above average specimen. About VG+ as described. $3795 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101380761
Seller's Inventory #: #4920
Guns International #: 101380761
Seller's Inventory #: #4920