July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
20" barrel in .40-60 caliber. Manufactured 1888. This large frame Colt Lightning pump action rifle features a 20" full octagon barrel, half magazine, and has a saddle ring stud on left side of frame. Standard sporting sights, blued finish, two piece walnut forend is plain with no checkering or incisions. Stocks have been refinished and there is a hairline period crack at wrist and repair. Metal was refinished at one time and is now a soft blue-grey patina. Legends are present but light. Action is perfect. Strong bore with usual black powder abrasion. This is a most unusual configuration. Lanyard ring looks to be period to the gun and has left wear marks on receiver. Barrel is 8" shorter than standard rifle; may be period shortened (?). Great Western look. Would make a fine shooter.