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Colt Small Frame Lightning Magazine Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Colt Small Frame Lightning Magazine Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Colt Small Frame Lightning Magazine Rifle, with English proofmarks, #16840, .22 RF cal., 24'' tapered octagonal barrel, blue finish, checkered European walnut stock with ''(crown)/V'' proofmarks to frame and barrel. Rear portion of triggerguard additionally hand inscribed ''A628''. Mfg'd 1894. Condition is fine retaining 85%-90% thinning and graying even patination. Screw to dustcover appears to be a later replacement. Stocks are interesting, fit well and show oil darkening, and may have been replaced in England during its service life. Action is crisp, bore is bright. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Antique)