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Colt Lightning Rifle .32-20 SN: 52809

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Colt Lightning Rifle .32-20 SN: 52809
'Medium Frame' Antique American made slide action repeating rifle, manufactured circa 1891. Features tapered 26" octagon barrel, dovetailed German silver bladed front sight, elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sporting sight, full length tube magazine, smooth trigger, case hardened hammer with knurled spur, steel frame, two-piece hand checkered walnut slide handle and smooth straight grip shoulder stock with crescent metal buttplate. No Rampant Colt on left side of receiver. Bore is fair to good condition, dark grooves with strong rifling. The original high polished blued finish is now almost completely turned to brown, some light gray areas on barrel, with bare metal on edges and where moving parts rub, bare metal tangs, some dark gray color retained in protected areas. Some dents and parallel scratches on receiver sides. Pump handle is very good condition, varnished, with dents & scratches. Stock is good solid condition, with slight shrinkage or erosion along tangs and at buttplate toe. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm *** [From the Jim Sigmon Collection]