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Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle with London Proofs

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle with London Proofs
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Estimate: $2250 - 3500
Manufactured in 1900. Dovetailed bead front and sporting rear (elevator absent) sights, pivoting magazine and checkered hammer. The barrel has the two line Hartford address/patent marking on top ahead of the rear sight, "22 Cal" on the left side at the breech and "crown/GP", "crown/V" and "lion" proofs below the caliber marking. An additional "crown/V" is on the left side of the frame. Smooth straight grip stock with decorative border on the forearm and checkered hard rubber factory buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 50207
Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 60% of the original blue finish, with areas of brown patina, small patches of pitting, mild scratches and handling marks. Stock is fine, with dents, scratches and a few small chips. Mechanically excellent.