Original U.S. Colt Medium Frame .38-40 Lightning Magazine Rifle made in 1898 - Serial 82813 Manufacture Type_Original Items a shorter trigger guard

a shorter trigger guard

A lever about 5 inches long was used to rotate the gas regulator 180 degrees to select one port or the other

The exit hole is large

The butt stock and fore end are in NEAR FINE condition and are solid without any breaks

the silver badge was awarded

Original U.S. Colt Medium Frame .38-40 Lightning Magazine Rifle made in 1898 - Serial 82813 Manufacture Type_Original Items a shorter trigger guardOriginal 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 82813 stamped on the trigger guard indicates manufacture in 1898. 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. It features a nice "Semi Buckhorn" rear sight, with a replacement front sight by