RARE COLT LIGHTNING LARGE FRAME PUMP ACTION BABY CARBINE.

SN 969. Cal. 40-60-260. Standard grade carbine with 22″ light weight, tapered rnd bbl, full magazine, magazine band at the muzzle, barleycorn front sight and a Lyman 6A folding rear sight with one broken blade. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt roll marking. Bottom tang has a factory sling swivel and the magazine tube has a factory sling band, missing the swivel. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut buttstock that has smooth steel carbine buttplate. The 2-pc forearm is double Schnable with checkering. Weight just under 8 lbs. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this carbine in Jun. 1973 from Ron Lippold of Oshkosh, WI. Also accompanied by a copy of the orig bill of sale. According to various publications there were 6,496 large frame lightning firearms produced 1887-1894, of which very few were Baby Carbines. While these Colt rifles & carbines were very efficient, by the time they were in production the era of the heavy rifles was drawing to a close in favor of the lighter, handier lever action rifles. Lightning rifles never reached the popularity to make them a viable contender to the Winchester or Marlin lever actions. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned grey metal patina; stock has repairs by the top tang, otherwise the wood is sound showing heavy wear with light nicks & dings. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-53872 JR39 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3142

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3142	$6,325.00	RARE COLT LIGHTNING LARGE FRAME PUMP ACTION BABY CARBINE. SN 969. Cal. 40-60-260. Standard grade carbine with 22″ light weight, tapered rnd bbl, full magazine, magazine band at the muzzle, barleycorn front sight and a Lyman 6A folding rear sight with one broken blade. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt roll marking. Bottom tang has a factory sling swivel and the magazine tube has a factory sling band, missing the swivel. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut buttstock that has smooth steel carbine buttplate. The 2-pc forearm is double Schnable with checkering. Weight just under 8 lbs. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this carbine in Jun. 1973 from Ron Lippold of Oshkosh, WI. Also accompanied by a copy of the orig bill of sale. According to various publications there were 6,496 large frame lightning firearms produced 1887-1894, of which very few were Baby Carbines. While these Colt rifles & carbines were very efficient, by the time they were in production the era of the heavy rifles was drawing to a close in favor of the lighter, handier lever action rifles. Lightning rifles never reached the popularity to make them a viable contender to the Winchester or Marlin lever actions. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned grey metal patina; stock has repairs by the top tang, otherwise the wood is sound showing heavy wear with light nicks & dings. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-53872 JR39 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3142 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE COLT LIGHTNING LARGE FRAME PUMP ACTION BABY CARBINE.