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Colt Lightning Baby Carbine .44-40 #77736

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Colt Lightning Baby Carbine .44-40 #77736
'Medium Frame' Antique American made slide action repeating rifle, manufactured circa 1895 .Rare full nickel finish. Produced 1884-1904. Features 20" round barrel, blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, folding peep sight mounted on tang, the full length tube magazine, smooth trigger, steel frame with saddle ring, two-piece walnut slide handle and smooth straight grip shoulder stock with carbine style metal buttplate. No Rampant Colt on left side of receiver. Bore is fair with scattered areas of pitting,strong rifling. Carbine displays 85% of the original nickel finish, turning brown in places, some scratches around the saddle ring, wood is very good/sound with minor scratches/dents, action is smooth. Barrel markings are a little worn from handling, but clear/readable. Includes letter from the Colt archives confirming the nickel finish, shipped December 17, 1895 to Markt & Company, New York City. NRA Condition-Very Good. Antique Firearm.