Colt Lightning Medium Frame

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September 12, 2004 12:19

Was the medium frame 38-40 made in 1900, safe with high speed loads?
Does anyone have authoritative literature on loads for this rifle made in the 20th century?

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  Permanently deleted user

  September 12, 2004 12:19

  I have a Colt Lightning rifle. The Serial number is 451XX. I would like to know its date of manufacture. Any information is appreciated.
  
  
  
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  tomh.

  September 12, 2004 16:42

  What caliber is it?

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  Permanently deleted user

  September 12, 2004 16:57

  32 long, which I figure must be 32-20.
  
  "We become what we habitually do. If we act rightly, we become upright men. If we habitually act wrongly, or weakly, we become weak and corrupt" - *ARISTOTLE*
  
  **Like Grandad used to say--"It'll feel better when it quits hurtin"

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  tomh.

  September 13, 2004 16:52

  My book says 1890. Medium Frames were manufactured from 1884 to 1902. Total quantity was 89,777 rifles. .32-20 was the poorest selling caliber, behind .44-40 and .38-40.

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