Original U.S. Colt Large Frame “Express” Lightning .40-60-260 Pump Action Rifle with 28" Round Barrel, Serial No. 1224, Made in 1888 Empire Edged Weapons as many were officially shortened

as many were officially shortened to 10"

but were able to escape and hide in the nearby forest

most likely spanning from the 1960s to the 1980s

The base board measures 15¾ x 3¾” and with the helicopter it’s roughly 6¼” tall

above and below

Original U.S. Colt Large Frame “Express” Lightning .40-60-260 Pump Action Rifle with 28" Round Barrel, Serial No. 1224, Made in 1888 Empire Edged Weapons as many were officially shortenedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Colt Large Frame Express Lightning slide action rifle chambered in . 40 60 260, with a 28" round barrel and serial number 1224, dating production to 1888. It is a strong antique example with good surviving barrel blue, a mellow gray receiver patina, visible Colt Prancing Pony marking, very good walnut stocks, and a crisp functioning action. This is an antique black powder firearm