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Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Magazine Rifle

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Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Magazine Rifle
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serial #6003, 45-85, 28" octagon barrel with a very good bore being relatively bright and with strong rifling its entire length. This is a nice honest example of Colt's largest slide action repeater. The barrel shows a nice clean address with the caliber designation being "45-85-285", all remaining clean and fully legible. The metal surfaces of the rifle bear a mostly even gray brown patina overall with some scattered fine pitting here or there along with some scattered patches of oxidation staining. The Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame is a little light but remains fully visible. The plain walnut buttstock and checkered two-piece forend rate very good plus with a good deal of original finish remaining, strong checkering and nice raised grain feel on the surface. The stocks fit beautifully and have never been sanded or refinished. The stock screw is a replacement but looks period. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and a semi-flattop rear which seems a bit later. This rifle shows use but was well-cared-for and remains in very honest and almost untouched condition. (1B11625-4) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)