Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome semi-automatic rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Ithaca Gun Company X5 Lightning (Model X5-C).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ithaca Gun Company
Model: X5 Lightning (Model X5-C)
Serial: 4707-A
Date of Manufacture: 1957-1963
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Notch Rear and Weaver B4 Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ithaca Gun Company X5 Lightning (Model X5-C) was a semi-automatic .22 Long Rifle introduced in December 1957 and produced until April 1963, which was later replaced by the improved X-15 Lightning. It was Ithaca’s first production rimfire autoloading rifle built with a steel receiver, reflecting the company’s emphasis on durability and quality. The X5-C utilized a detachable box magazine and accounted for the majority of production, with approximately 13,000 rifles manufactured. Serial numbers began at 1A, with the first example produced in December 1957; serial number 1A is preserved today in the NRA National Firearms Museum. Production concluded at approximately serial number 19600A. In 1959, Ithaca introduced a tubular-magazine variant designated the X5-T, which shared the same serial number range. Today, the X5 Lightning is regarded by collectors as a well-made and relatively scarce Ithaca rimfire, valued for its limited production and its role as the foundation of Ithaca’s later Lightning-series semi-automatic rifles.
Model: X5 Lightning (Model X5-C)
Serial: 4707-A
Date of Manufacture: 1957-1963
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Notch Rear and Weaver B4 Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ithaca Gun Company X5 Lightning (Model X5-C) was a semi-automatic .22 Long Rifle introduced in December 1957 and produced until April 1963, which was later replaced by the improved X-15 Lightning. It was Ithaca’s first production rimfire autoloading rifle built with a steel receiver, reflecting the company’s emphasis on durability and quality. The X5-C utilized a detachable box magazine and accounted for the majority of production, with approximately 13,000 rifles manufactured. Serial numbers began at 1A, with the first example produced in December 1957; serial number 1A is preserved today in the NRA National Firearms Museum. Production concluded at approximately serial number 19600A. In 1959, Ithaca introduced a tubular-magazine variant designated the X5-T, which shared the same serial number range. Today, the X5 Lightning is regarded by collectors as a well-made and relatively scarce Ithaca rimfire, valued for its limited production and its role as the foundation of Ithaca’s later Lightning-series semi-automatic rifles.
Contents:
This example will ship with one magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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