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Colt Lightning Rifle .22 Cal SN: 68808

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Colt Lightning Rifle .22 Cal SN: 68808
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Slide-action. Produced 1884-1904. Small frame. (Second model Colt Lighting) The first rimfire rifle made by Colt. This rifle was manufactured in 1902. Blued finish, case-hardened hammer, and walnut stock. 24" octagonal barrel. Dovetailed white bead front sight, missing rear sight. Walnut stock with checkered black hard rubber factory buttplate, with Rampant Colt. Brass block swing out loading gate, Colt markings and patent date on barrel are clear/crisp, 'Rampant Colt' on left receiver is a little feint. Peep sight installed on tang. Tube magazine. Wood buttstock is good/sound, with numerous dings/dents, nothing serious. Fore grip has a crack on the underside, a chip out of the right rear, has been repaired with a steel band, looks period done with a lot of wear. Metal finish has mostly faded to a dull gray/brown patina, with about 50% dull blue on the barrel. Metal has numerous dings/rubs, but again , nothing serious. Some minor scattered pin-prick pitting. Action is smooth. Bore appears rough, but the rifling is present. Rifle has been handled roughly, maybe a gallery gun at one time.
NRA Condition-Fair. C&R Firearm.