PRICE REDUCED --- An early Colt Lightning rifle (1888) in outstanding condition. This rare 38-40 caliber rifle has an immaculate bore, bright and shiny with prominent rifling. Wood all solid and in excellent condition on the gun with checkering still crisp on the forearm. Bluing still well over 85 percent on the barrel and less on the receiver. The rearing colt is still clearly defined on the left receiver side. Original Colt rear sight with proper elevator and with a special order Rocky Mountain blade front sight. This is a true Collector quality Colt rifle. A serial number of 28263 places production in 1888 so the rifle can be shipped directly to the Buyer.