Original U.S. Colt Medium Frame .38-40 W.C.F. Lightning Pump Action Magazine Rifle made in 1891 - Serial 61474 Japanese Air Force as Ship's Surgeon

as Ship's Surgeon

The maker’s information is still able to be read on the top lining and is as follows:

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Dating to from approximately 1865-1869 this was a time of great enthusiasm for military rifle shooting competitions and marksmanship programs even attended by Queen Victoria on Wimbledon Common in London

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Original U.S. Colt Medium Frame .38-40 W.C.F. Lightning Pump Action Magazine Rifle made in 1891 - Serial 61474 Japanese Air Force as Ship's SurgeonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a most attractive Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action Rifle, with a lovely Antique glow around it. The serial number 61474 stamped on the trigger guard indicates manufacture in 1891. The 26" Octagonal barrel is marked . 38 Cal. above the chamber, indicating that this rifle is in . 38 40 Winchester, a popular caliber of the time for both rifles and revolvers. It features a nice "Semi Buckhorn" rear sight,