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Antique COLT LIGHTING Small Frame .22 HUNTING/SPORTING Slide Action Rifle Pump Action “PLINKER” Made in 1893
Guns International #: 103731401 Seller's Inventory #: 260501
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:
Antique COLT LIGHTING Small Frame .22 HUNTING/SPORTING Slide Action Rifle
Pump Action “PLINKER” Made in 1893
Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique Colt Lightning Small Frame Slide Action Rifle, made in 1893 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 fairly successful, but never approached the numbers that Winchester’s lever action were able to achieve.
This example is chambered in .22 rimfire, a very light and handy cartridge for hunting small game or just going out to do some plinking.
The overall condition is very good. Traces of original blue are present sharing space with a gray patina. Excellent action. Bright, shiny bore, maintains sharp rifling. The buttstock and forend have been refinished and remain good. A repair is found on the slide handle. Markings are legible.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 24 inches.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2600
#260501
Price: $2,600.00
Antique: Yes