Summary
Colt Lightning Medium Frame magazine rifle, cal. .38 in., rifled barrel 660 mm (26 inch) long.
Made by Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co, Hartford, Connecticut. Serial number 61006, 1891.
Physical Description
Tube magazine under barrel holds 15 cartridges, loaded through gate on right hand side of frame. Wooden grip under barrel operates slide (trombone action) to load and eject.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Alex J. Petrie, 23 Jul 1945
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Manufacturer
Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America, 1891
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Inscriptions
Stamped on barrel "COLTS PT. FA. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. V. S. A. PATENTED MAY 29. SEPT. 18. 83. MAY 28. 85. FEB. 22. 87 38 CAL."
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References
[Book] Penrose, Edgar H. 1949. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Firearms in the Museum of Applied Science of Victoria. 161. 14.
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