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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C169-17-380) COLT-BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .44-40
Full octagon barrel, full length magazine, VG++ bore, metal is a dark plum gray patina coloration and is basically smooth and clean with some light pin prick pitting on the left side of the frame and lever. The Rampant Colt is visible. Original sights, generally VG wood with the usual crack on right side forearm, buttstock appears to have had decorative tacks long ago, have since been removed and the stock lightly cleaned; light varnish added-looks good. Rifle style trapdoor buttplate, good mechanically, missing extractor. Hard to find gun. e
A $ 3,250
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C535) COLT 1855 FIRST MODEL RIFLE
36 cal. 30" oct to round bbl. Original wood shows very minor usage. Just a few light mars and generally in excellent condition with rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is VG with a plum brown patina. Good markings. Correct front sight missing the insert. The rear sight has been replaced at the period of usage with a buckhorn sight installed on top of the frame. This gun is an early first model in the 200 serial number range. Originally was made with the oiler mounted on the left hand side as well as a ramrod and ramrod stud of which have all been removed. Those areas have turned a plumish brown color. Very scarce early long bbl Colt revolving rifle. Hard to come by in any condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 7,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(W4-53-16-455) COLT MEDIUM FRAME MILITARY RIFLE IN 44-40
Correct full round 27" barrel with lug for a bayonet, original sights, fine bore. Original carbine musket style stock is in VG condition with a considerable amount of the usual small rack dents and dings. Overall metal is smooth, clean and has turned a plum brown patina coloration with traces of blue in the protected areas. All original; complete with Factory Letter of Authenticity. Only a couple dozen of these military rifle muskets have shown up-most of them were shipped out of the country and have not returned. Scarce gun to find in any condition. This one is better than most. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 3,700
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C500) COLT MEDIUM FRAME SLIDE ACTION RIFLE
Cal 38-40. Original sights. VG+ bore. Bright and shiny with sharp riflings with a few pits showing. Original wood is in VG with a minimum amount of handling mars and a considerable amount of varnish remaining. Complete with steel rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is in very nice condition with about 40% overall blue showing, the balance has toned to a plumish brown coloration. Sharp markings. No pits or signs of abuse. Nice clean little gun. e
A $ 1,765 sale pending
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C012-17-386) VERY FINE COLT MODEL 1855 REVOLVING SPORTING RIFLE
Only 200-300 Model 1855 rifles were made in this configuration. 44 Caliber. 24" bbls, exc bore, correct sights. Overall gun is in very fine condition with 75% bright shiny orig blue remaining; very slight toning. The orig wood is in exc cond with 95% of the orig varnish remaining; the usual 3" crack in front of the forearm that they all seem to have. Sharp markings, crisp mechanical cond. Hard to improve on. e
A $ 15,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1134-17-403) EXCEPTIONAL COLT LIGHTNING SLIDE ACTION RIFLE IN CALIBER 44
Standard configuration rifle with round bbl, full magazine and rifle butt. This is a fine example with most of the beautiful Colt blue intact and most of the fire blue case colors remaining on the screws. Looks just as good on the inside with a fantastic bore. This is the later style with the smooth grip handle. Orig sights, all orig.Originally an export gun with proof marks. Very nice Colt! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 4,375
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C13-17-401) HISTORIC 44 CALIBER COLT BABY LIGHTNING SRC WITH IMPERIAL GERMAN MARKINGS
This gun is 1 of 6 that was used by the Kaiser's Home Guards. Others markings indicate the regiment and the soldier it was issued to. 95% bbl blue, mag tube about the same with slight toning. Receiver also has quite a lot of blue, turning to patina. Wood very near excellent. Great little baby! Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 8,500.
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1203-17-381) MODEL 1864 DATED LOCK PLATE MARKED "US COLT PATENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY HARTFORD CT"
This percussion shotgun that has been shortened and the bbl is approximately 32" now. The stock has been cut to overall length of 29". A very nice job done on the stock. Bbl has turned a plum-brown color with some pitting around the percussion cap. Lock plate has been re finished and retains all the glossy bright blue. Very sound good looking wood. Decent gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 550.
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1148-16-410) COLT LARGE FRAME EXPRESS RIFLE IN CALIBER 50-95
Exc bore, orig sights include the Lyman front sight with possibly an English style 3-leaf express replacement rear sight. Orig wood is in exc cond with most the orig varnish. Overall metal has turned a plummish blue brown patina coloration with some areas of pitting from poor storage, exc traces of orig finish on the bottom of the receiver. Appears to be some old cattle brand markings near the 3 digit SN and possibly some light proof marks on barrel. Scarce little gun. Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 6,800.
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C340-16-84) BABY COLT LIGHTNING SRC
2nd Model, very near fine bore, strong sharp rifling, orig sights, 80% shiny blue on bbl and receiver, 60% blue on magazine-balance turning a plummish blue coloration. Near exc walnut. Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 7,250
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(9336A-17-406) COLT LIGHTNING RIFLE
32 cal with 26" oct bbl. Full length mag. This metal on this gun has been nicely reblued. The bore is VG. Forearm wood is the smooth variety in VG cond. The buttstock is where the problems start. Wrist area has had old frontier repairs done to it. There is a bolt that goes through with a square headed nut. Some brass screws. The repair is solid. Buttplate was evidently reblued to a copper like color. Nice smooth action. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 995 sale pending
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C39-16-85) 1ST MODEL COLT MEDIUM FRAME BABY LIGHTNING SADDLERING CARBINE IN .32-20
VG+ bore, clean smooth metal, traces of blue in protected areas, the balance is a pleasing plummish brown patina coloration. Walnut is in fine condition with possibly a light coat of varnish added, original sight. English proofs with dealer’s name: ‘Watson & Hancock’ with London address engraved top receiver. e
A $ 3,750
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1208-17-404) COLT LIGHTNING SLIDE ACTION RIFLE
Chambered in the desirable 44 cal. High condition gun with ample amount of genuine shiny Colt blue on the receiver. Bbl and mag tube have most original blue remaining. Wood fits very nice and is in overall VG cond. Original Rocky Mountain front sight and that real cool early Colt rear sight. Elevator is even original. Great bore on this gun. Very good eye appeal on this Colt rifle!! e
A $ 3,975
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(MR431-17-379) EXTREMELY RARE COLT BERDAN PRESENTATION RIFLE IN 42 RUSSIAN BERDAN
Serial #2. Overall gun is in absolutely extraordinary condition, retaining virtually all of the orig nickel finish; I believe the gun to be unfired. Orig wood is exc+ with just a few light handling mars and all orig varnish remaining. Exc bore, correct sights. Superb cond with correct 32" full round bbl. This is the flrst cartridge rifle made by Colt and was made on contract for the Russian government. Just about none of them have surfaced in the U.S. This is the only one I've encountered an it's in absolutely incredible condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 15,000
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1176-17-399) COLT LIGHTNING OCTAGON BARREL RIFLE
Caliber 44. Nice condition Colt with 80-90% blue remaining on the receiver. Nice Rampant Colt. Bbl blue is also very nice with almost all remaining as is the mag tube. Very nice wood. One slight chip missing in the upper right hand corner of the buttstock. Forearm wood is near excellent. VG plus bore. Nice action. Very nice collector Colt!! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 3,900
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1172-16-456) Colt Lightning First Model Octagon Barrel Rifle in Caliber 44
Ample blue remains on the receiver at approximately 40%. Most bbl blue remaining although thinning. Nice markings, nice sharp edges on the oct's. Original sights including elevator. Tang sight is also present. Bore is in VG condition. Wood is in good condition although very little finish remains. Very decent old Colt!! e
A $ 2,950
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1149-17-400) COLT LARGE FRAME 50 CALIBER EXPRESS RIFLE
26" full octagon bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, VG+ shootable bore that would benefit from a good cleaning. Orig wood is in exc+ cond with rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is exc with 40-50% orig thinning blue turning brown. Clean, sharp corners, exc markings. Nice, sharp little gun. Guaranteed all orig. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 8,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1146-16-412) COLT MEDIUM FRAME 32 CALIBER DELUXE RIFLE
Checkered circassian style walnut stocks with most orig varnish, a few very minor handling mars, rifle style buttplate. Orig 26" full octagon bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, exc bore. Overall gun is exc with 85-90% orig blue on bbl and mag tube which is toning slightly. Receiver has a considerable amount of thinning case colors but still shows a nice brightness in the protected areas. All orig little gun in near exc cond inside and out. Very scarce; you rarely see a deluxe medium framed Colt rifle. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 8,750
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1137-17-397) COLT LIGHTNING SADDLERING CARBINE IN THE DESIRABLE 44 CALIBER
The entire gun is a gray patina, possibly cleaned in spots but does have nice bbl markings, scattered pitting throughout-mostly on the bbl and mag tube. Appears to be a replacement buttstock that fits so-so, forearm wood is well worn but all there, bore is bright and shiny with decent riflings, some light roughness and very light pitting. It may even clean up to look better than it does. This old Colt has been there and done that! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 1,675
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1070-16-83) COLT BURGESS SADDLERING CARBINE IN 44 CAL
Exceptional cond saddlering with very nice frame bluing, all markings are very nice including the Rampant Colt, a fire blue is evident on the loading gate, bbl is beginning to turn an antique patina. Wood is in VG cond and nice fitting, no cracks or losses of wood, nice action, VG bore. Gun was originally exported and has proof marks. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 15,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1080-16-342) COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN 44-40
These lever action Colt's are quite scarce and hard to come by in any cond at all-this one is well above average with ample orig blue on the receiver, the rest is turning a plummish color. Bbl and mag tube were originally nickel plated which is very rare, traces of nickel remaining. Wood is in VG cond and surprisingly, the forearm is in great cond and does not have the normal crack that you find on these guns. Buttstock has a repaired crack with no loss of wood. Nice functioning, good condition, rare rifle. Just over 2,XXX serial range, very nice Rampant Colt stamping. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 5,850
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1142-16-452) COLT 44-40 CALIBER BABY CARBINE
Orig sights, exc bore, orig wood has some slight oil soaking in the wrist but is generally VG with no splits or cracks; correct carbine style buttplate. Overall metal is exc with 85-90% orig blue, thinning in spots; complete with British proofs and orig saddlering. Very scarce little gun.
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A $ 6,250
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1141-16-116) MEDIUM FRAME PISTOL GRIP DELUXE COLT RIFLE IN 44-40
Orig 26" half oct bbl, special order button magazine, VG+ bore, orig sights. Orig checkered pistol grip deluxe wood is in VG cond with some oil staining and a small chip out of the junction of the frame, about a quarter inch square; rifle style buttplate, most orig varnish. Overall gun has good traces of orig finish including traces of case color on the frame which are turning a plum brown patina coloration. Nice, clean, sharp, all orig little gun. Very scarce. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 7,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1090-17-393) COLT MEDIUM FRAME SRC
Previously in the collection of Albert Quintana, the King of Spain. I personally bought this gun from the great-great grandson of the King along with the entire collection that was offered for sale. A family rumor has it that it was presented personally by a representative from Colt to the King. The gun is well documented with alot of paperwork and guaranteed absolutely 100% authentic. Overall cond of the gun is approximately 75% blue starting to tone and plum to a brownish plum patina but still good blue showing; fine bore, orig sights. Orig wood has a few handling mars but generally VG+ with most varnish remaining, complete with saddlering. This is a well documented, historically significant gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 22,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1066-16-117) COLT LIGHTNING EXPRESS RIFLE
Caliber .40-60-260 with a 28" full round bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, VG+ bore. Orig wood has most the orig varnish with the usual dings and mars; rifle style buttplate. Overall gun is in fine cond with 90% blue starting to thin somewhat in a few areas. Very fine, sharp gun. All orig and excellent throughout. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 6,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1067-17-398) RARE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .44 CALIBER
Half round, half oct bbl, brown gray patina gun. Somewhat rough metal, good cond buttstock, typical repaired forearm, orig sights. Very hard to find gun, especially with a half octagon bbl. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 3,450
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1033-17-402) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE MARKED COLT LIGHTNING RIFLE
Caliber 44. 26" round bbl with fantastic bore, nice 95+% bright shiny Colt blue on receiver, bbl and mag tube. Wood is also in very fine shape. A few handling and rack marks on wood and metal. Would be hard to find a nicer police rifle. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $5,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C400-17-C400) CONSECUTIVE SERIAL NUMBER THREE GUN SET OF COLT LIGHTNING SADDLERING CARBINES
32 Caliber. All are in the same configuration, all have British proof marks and 'R.B. Rodda & Co. London & Calcutta'. These Colts are in the 57,XXX serial range. Gun #1: Very nice receiver blue with a little flaking and a few scratches. Thinning and turning bbl blue, VG bore, nice wood. Gun #2: This gun has nice bbl blue and a VG bore but appears like the receiver has been refinished a long time ago. Orig forearm wood and extra figure replacement buttstock. Gun #3: 95-98% bright shiny Colt blue on receiver, nice bbl blue which is thinning toward the muzzle. Exc bore, good case colors on hammer, great wood. This one is a dandy! To find two consecutive numbered guns is very difficult but to find THREE consecutives is very rare indeed. They should stay together but will sell separately. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $16,250. for the set of three ~ or ~ #1: $ 5,900. / #2: $ 3,750. / #3: $ 7,750.
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C1027-17-395) COLT LIGHTNING OCTAGON BBL RIFLE
32 Caliber. 26" oct bbl with sharp corners and nice blue, mag tube has turned the normal blue brown coloration, nice clear Rampant Colt on shiny blue (but thinning) receiver. Bore is fair to good and could benefit from a good cleaning, great wood. Nice example. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $3,100
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C326-16-115) COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .44 CALIBER
Full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, fine bore, sharp rifling. Generally fine overall with smooth clean metal, sharp corners, barrel is an even dark plum blue coloration, magazine is a thin plum gray patina, receiver retains perhaps 75% shiny dark plum blue with the balance turned a plummish. Considerable case colors visible on hammer and lever, hunters front sight, filler blank rear, and Lyman tang sight; rifle buttplate. Fine walnut with a VG repair to the rear forearm loading port area. Great looking Burgess. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 7,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C186-16-82) COLT MODEL 1855 REVOLVING SADDLERING CARBINE
Referred to as the British Model in .56 Cal Percussion. 21” barrel. Features brass buttplate, lower tang and triggerguard. Overall gun is in fine condition with 90%+ bright shiny original blue remaining. Original wood is excellent with virtually no handling mars. Correct orig 3-leaf folding rear and brass inlaid front sights. Crisp, sharp gun. Hard to find better; fairly scarce-less than 1,800 were manufactured. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 18,500
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C41-16-119) COLTS MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING SADDLERING CARBINE IN 44-40
VG++ bore-bright and shiny with sharp rifling; just a few pits. Excellent overall with 95% bright shiny blue remaining, original sights, walnut is in fine+ condition, correct sling rings, excellent case colors on hammer. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 5,850
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Colt Rifle & Shotgun
(C142-16-118) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE MARKED COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING PUMP ACTION RIFLE IN .44-40 CALIBER
26” full round barrel, full length magazine tube, excellent bore, sharp corners, smooth metal retaining 95% bright shiny blue, the balance is just starting to turn a plummish coloration with a very few light scratches here and there. Most vivid case colors are remaining on the hammer; original sights and crescent buttplate. Fine walnut with a minimal amount of dings. Fine Colt. Complete with the ‘SFP2’ serial number. Factory Letter confirms that this was one of 150 rifles made for the San Francisco Police Department. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 5,900
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