Colt Lightning .38 rifle, 26” barrel
02 December 2020
Description

Avg. condition, photos attached, all original, seems in good working condition. Rifle has always been in the family since original purchase by my grandfather. Date of purchase unknown.

Provenance

Always been in my family. My mother inherited the rifle and when she passed, left the rifle to me in 2013.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By George
Dec 04, 14:37 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,000 - $2,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear William,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry and your patience.

The presented object appears to be a Colt Lightning pump action 38cal rifle with a 26” barrel. The serial number #23647 dates this rifle with a medium frame into the year 1887.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 1.000 to 2.000 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.

With kind regards,
Georg

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