Colt Lightning, 22 Cal. Made in 1888

24 1/10" Barrel | 42 1/5" Overall | 5 7/50 lbs | Pre-1899 License | United States

Serial: 2121 | Year: 1888 | Barrel: 24 1/10" | Overall: 42 1/5" | Caliber: .22 LR Ga | License: Pre-1899 | Country: United States

Colt Lightning is a historic pump-action rimfire rifle that embodies late-19th-century American firearms craftsmanship.

Renowned for its reliable slide-action and compact profile, it pairs a traditional straight stock with a rugged build that has stood the test of time.

This antique Colt Lightning Pump Action rimfire rifle (SN 2121) was made in 1888 and features an English walnut stock extension added to the original American walnut, reflecting a notable Anglo-American collaboration. It measures 24 1/10" at the barrel, with an overall length of 42 1/5", and weighs 5 7/50 lbs. It is chambered for .22 LR, with a manual safety and a single trigger, and ejectors are present. The stock is straight with neutral cast, and the wood uses American and English walnut. It carries a Pre-1899 license and was manufactured in the United States. Note: Historical notes describe this rifle as an antique Colt Lightning pump-action rimfire rifle in .22 Short.