COLT LARGE FRAME LIGHTNING SLIDE ACTION MAGAZINE

RIFLE. Cal. 45-85-285. S#. 5630. Mfg. 1891. Colt produced only approx 6,500 of these large frame rifles from 1887-94 making them the scarcest variation of the Lightning line of rifles. Fit with the standard 28" octagon bbl with dovetailed Rocky Mountain german silver blade front sight, elevator adjustable U-notch rear sight, standard 2-line bbl address, & engraved stylized caliber marking. Full length magazine. Checkered point pattern forearm. Smooth straight grip walnut butt with smooth steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Overall very good. The bbl & mag tube retain approx 30% of the original finish with the balance blending into an even brown patina. Frame has a similar amount of remaining finish and a matching patina with a few scattered light scratches. Nice crisp markings. Forearm is sound with hand wear to the checkering and a couple of heavy dents. Butt has been lightly sanded and remains in good condition with only a few minor handling marks. Bore has deep rifling with some scattered pitting. (01-29868/ZAL) ANTIQUE $4500-6500