Summary
Colt Lightning Large Frame Express rifle, Cal. .40 in., rifled (6 grooves) octagonal barrel 712 mm (28 inch) long.
Made by Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co, Hartford, Connecticut. Serial number 269, 1887.
Physical Description
Slide action breech loading tubular magazine under barrel holds ten cartridges wooden stock and slide grip. Rear sight and some screws missing.
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Donation from Mr Gladwin, 1959
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Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America, 1887
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Serial Number Location: TRIGGER GUARD TANG: 269 Markings: TOP BRL: "COLT'S PATENT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. J. S. A. PATENTED MAY 29. SEPT. 18. 83. MAY 26. 85. JUNE 15. 86. FEB. 22. 87. 40- 60- 260"
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