Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic pump-action rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Lightning - Medium Frame (CLMR)!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning - Medium Frame (CLMR)
Serial: 73706
Date of Manufacture: 1894
Caliber: .44 CLMR (44-40 WCF)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Leaf Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Straight Grip Stock with Crescent Butt Plate and Engraved Forearm
Action: Pump
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Lightning Medium Frame (CLMR) represents one of Colt’s most successful ventures into slide-action rifle design, offering a faster rate of fire than traditional lever guns of its era. Produced in far greater numbers than the Small Frame version, the Medium Frame Lightning was engineered to handle popular centerfire cartridges such as the .44-40 WCF—also known by Colt as .44 CLMR. This example, manufactured in 1894, features the characteristic 26-inch octagon barrel, adjustable rear sight, and robust medium-sized action that distinguished it from the lighter rimfire variant. The blued finish and engraved forearm reflect Colt’s effort to blend durability with visual refinement, making the rifle both a functional sporting arm and an attractive example of late 19th-century craftsmanship.
Model: Lightning - Medium Frame (CLMR)
Serial: 73706
Date of Manufacture: 1894
Caliber: .44 CLMR (44-40 WCF)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Leaf Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Straight Grip Stock with Crescent Butt Plate and Engraved Forearm
Action: Pump
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Lightning Medium Frame (CLMR) represents one of Colt’s most successful ventures into slide-action rifle design, offering a faster rate of fire than traditional lever guns of its era. Produced in far greater numbers than the Small Frame version, the Medium Frame Lightning was engineered to handle popular centerfire cartridges such as the .44-40 WCF—also known by Colt as .44 CLMR. This example, manufactured in 1894, features the characteristic 26-inch octagon barrel, adjustable rear sight, and robust medium-sized action that distinguished it from the lighter rimfire variant. The blued finish and engraved forearm reflect Colt’s effort to blend durability with visual refinement, making the rifle both a functional sporting arm and an attractive example of late 19th-century craftsmanship.
With approximately 90,000 produced between 1884 and 1902, the Medium Frame Lightning was the most widely manufactured of the Lightning rifle series, yet it remains highly collectible today—especially well-preserved examples in desirable calibers. The straight-grip wooden stock, crescent buttplate, and smooth pump action combine to offer the quick handling and rapid follow-up capability that made these rifles popular among ranchers, hunters, and lawmen of the period. As a centerfire slide-action rifle from the Old West era, this Lightning represents both an important chapter in Colt’s long gun history and a compelling piece for collectors interested in frontier-era firearms.
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.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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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.
Additional Details
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