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THBLarge Frame Colt Lighting Magazine Rifle
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
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- Lot Description
.40-60, 28" octagonal barrel with full-length magazine tube, S/N 1787, 1888 production. Blued finish, straight grip walnut stock and checkered fore-end. Adjustable tang peep sight, dovetailed front sight with ivory bead. Barrel marked in two lines COLT'S PT.F.A. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED MAY 29. SEPT. 18. MAY 26. 85 JUNE 15. 86. FEB 22. 87. Upper left flat marked at receiver: 40-60-260. Reverse frame with Rampant Colt logo. Less than 6,500 of these large frame Colt Lighting "Express" rifles were produced between 1887 and 1894, making them fairly scarce and desirable Colt long arms from the period of the "Old West."
About fine overall, retaining much of the original blued finish on the barrel and frame, with less present on the magazine tube, top of receiver, buttplate and tangs, which have a smooth, smoky gray patina. All markings crisp and clear, mechanically functional, with a very good bore. Butt stock shows normal wear and finish loss, with a small grain crack at the toe. Fore-end retains sharp checkering with normal wear. Overall a very crisp and fine example of a scarce, large frame Colt Lighting "Express" rifle.Condition
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