COLT Lightning

Overview

Awesome Colt Lightning (medium frame) rifle Chambered in .44 Cal. This rifle was manufactured in 1885 and is in good working order. The tubular magazine holds 15 rounds. This is an awesome piece of history and in fantastic shape at 140 years old. The medium-frame Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle was manufactured between 1884 and 1904. It was the first slide-action rifle offered by Colt. Colt records indicate 89,777 were produced, in .32-20, .38-40, and .44 cal as a companion arm to the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Two versions were offered: a rifle with a 26 in (66 cm) barrel and 15-round magazine, and a carbine with a 20 in (51 cm) barrel and 12-round magazine.