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Special Order Colt Deluxe Lightning Small Frame Slide Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame .22 RM Guns International #: 103739117 Seller's Inventory #: 4097104 Category: Colt Rifles - Lightning - Rifles - American Pump Action Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Member Since: 5/10/23 First Name: MALLARDS Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT State: Florida Zip: 34428 Country: United States Phone: (352) 794-3507 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 195 Total Number of Listings: 2124 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm. Payment Types Accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CASH. CHECK. CASHIERS CHECK. MONEY ORDER, About Us: Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel is Central Florida’s newest premier gun store. Don’t let the name fool you. Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel isn’t just for duck hunters. Whether you hunt birds or big game, maybe you’re not a hunter at all and just like to shoot either way Mallards Shooting Supply has you covered. Mallards Shooting Supply has a large selection for all disciplines. From trap and skeet, Sporting Clays, personal and home defense, tactical, long range shooting, plinking, first time gun owners, etc. Mallards Shooting Supply has something for you! We are all highly trained and will offer the best customer service in the world at Mallards. Come in and see us! We welcome you! We look forward to visiting with you. Description: A very scarce deluxe, special-order Colt Lightning small-frame rifle manufactured in 1890, this example stands well apart from standard production with its casehardened frame, deluxe figured wood, pistol-grip stock, and factory checkering. With documented collector context from Norm Flayderman and R.L. Wilson, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the far less commonly encountered high-grade Lightning rifles. Manufactured in 1890 Small-frame Colt Lightning rifle Very scarce special-order deluxe configuration Collector significance: According to Norm Flayderman, just under 90,000 small-frame Colt Lightning rifles were produced in total Only a very small percentage were special ordered or built in deluxe configurations This makes this particular rifle a rare survivor among an already desirable Colt production line Special-order and deluxe context: Colt offered many optional and deluxe features on Lightning rifles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries Because these rifles were generally viewed as working guns, and because deluxe features added cost, relatively few were ordered with upgraded options Notable rarity of the stock configuration: Colt historian and author R.L. Wilson noted that pistol-grip stocks were “available on special order, but only a very few were manufactured” Wilson also noted that rifles leaving the factory with deluxe stocks amounted to only “a few arms” Premium special-order features on this rifle: Casehardened frame Deluxe wood Finely figured slide handle Pistol-grip stock Factory multi-point checkering on both the slide handle and stock Barrel and frame markings: Top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line Colt address and patent dates Caliber marking is located on the upper left barrel flat at the breech Rampant Colt marking appears on the left side of the frame Matching serial-number details: Matching serial number on the lower tang Matching serial number on the left side of the upper tang Matching serial number on the front face of the stock Sights: Lyman “Hunting” beaded blade front sight Elevation-adjustable notch rear sight Stock and furniture: Very finely figured slide handle Pistol-grip stock with attractive deluxe figure Blank inlaid German silver plate on the bottom of the stock Checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate A standout collectible for advanced Colt enthusiasts, Lightning rifle specialists, and collectors seeking rare factory special-order features with strong historical and investment appeal Condition Fine, retains 60% of the original blue finish and 30% of the original case colors with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, a few scattered patches of light pitting, and a few scattered minor dings. The wood is very good with a sliver absent from the top left edge of the slide handle, minor dings and scratches, a few light edge chips, and mostly well-defined checkering. Mechanically functions. An extremely rare example of a special ordered, casehardened, deluxe, small frame, Colt Lightning rifle! Price: $9,499.99 Rifle Caliber: .22 WRF Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Serial Number: 11844 Barrel Length: 24 inch octagon Condition: The bore is frosted with some very light pitting and distinct rifling.