Original U.S. Colt Medium Frame .38-40 Lightning Magazine Rifle made in 1898 - Serial 82813 Manufacture Type_Original Items Ability to take higher collision

Ability to take higher collision forces was about 60 kpm with the Swedish model

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

with all components intact

Features a quality walnut wood stock with checkering on the wrist

flowing webbing surrounding a new style "creeping" loading lever

Original U.S. Colt Medium Frame .38-40 Lightning Magazine Rifle made in 1898 - Serial 82813 Manufacture Type_Original Items Ability to take higher collisionOriginal 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