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"

Following the end of the war

but were able to escape and hide in the nearby forest

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

Royal Field Artillery on 24 August 1914 (he was later killed in action on 24 May 1915

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