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c1897 COLT mfr. LIGHTNING Slide Action RIFLE .38-40 WCF Winchester Antique Pump Action Rifle Made Circa the Late 1880s
Guns International #: 102683005 Seller's Inventory #: 240049
Category: Colt Rifles - Lightning - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
c1897 COLT mfr. LIGHTNING Slide Action RIFLE .38-40 WCF Winchester Antique
Pump Action Rifle Made Circa the Late 1880s
Here we present an antique Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle in .38-40, made circa 1897, 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 actions were able to achieve.
This example is chambered in .38-40 WCF, a rather powerful cartridge that is akin to modern .40 S&W in ballistics. This rifle has a 20” barrel that is part-octagonal, part-round. It is very light and handy and would have competed well against a Winchester Model 1892 for the saddle scabbard!
The overall condition is very good. It wears an old refinish. The rampant Colt trademark is still present on the left side of the receiver. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The walnut stock shows use and remains solid.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 20 inches.
Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$3200
#240049
Price: $3,200.00
Antique: Yes