Original U.S. Colt Small Frame .22 Cal. Lightning Pump Action Magazine Rifle made in 1889 - Serial 8237 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia joining X Corps commanded by

joining X Corps commanded by Major General Edward M

The shell is VERY faintly stamped E

Of very substantial construction this must have been considered truly massive 250 years ago when mankind was considerably smaller in stature

which is still buckled

with a faint patent marking on the right side above the hole for the front sight: PAT APR 16TH 72

Original U.S. Colt Small Frame .22 Cal. Lightning Pump Action Magazine Rifle made in 1889 - Serial 8237 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia joining X Corps commanded byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action Rifle, which looks to have had the metalwork and stocks refinished during the mid 20th century. The serial number 8237 stamped on the trigger guard indicates a "Small Frame" Lightning Magazine Rifle manufactured in 1889, the second year of production for this type. The 24" Octagonal barrel is marked 22 Cal. on the left side of the chamber, indicating that the