Guns International #: 102895826
Seller's Inventory #: 230569

Category - Colt Rifles - Lightning - Antique Rifles - Cartridge

Category
Colt Rifles - Lightning
Antique Rifles - Cartridge

MANUEL’S c1885 COLT LIGHTING Slide Action RIFLE .32-20 WCF Antique Pump Action Rifle Made Circa the Mid-1880s

Description:
MANUEL’S c1885 COLT LIGHTING Slide Action RIFLE .32-20 WCF Antique

Pump Action Rifle Made Circa the Mid-1880s

Here we present an antique Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle, made circa 1885, in Hartford, Connecticut. This was Colt’s entry into the pistol caliber rifle and carbine market, which was absolutely dominated by Winchester at this time. Pistol caliber rifles were instrumental in the hands of those settling the West, as they were able to carry one type of ammunition to feed both their long gun and their sidearm. It also enabled a rifle to be stoked with the maximum number of cartridges, sacrificing power for capacity, useful when outnumbered at close range. The Colt Lightning was successful, but never approached the numbers that Winchester’s lever actions were able to achieve.

This example is chambered in .32-20 WCF, a very light and handy cartridge for hunting small game yet more knock down power than the lighter .22 calibers. “MANUEL” is carved into the stock and “MAN” on the side of the receiver.

The overall condition is good. Gray patina. The action is excellent. The bore is in good condition: bright with good rifling. The walnut stock shows much surface wear from the period; it remains solid.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 25-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

ancestryguns

$2400

#230569

 

Price: $2,400.00                     Buy Now

Antique: Yes