Yes, the Colt is a Lightning...
My Grandfather had one in 44-40 that was in real nice shape, with a perfect bore. They have a reputation for being a rather delicate design, that is not capable of withstanding smokeless powder pressures. The new Taurus versions are supposed to be a bit stronger, with much better metallurgy.
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- No work today, so I did a rural towns gun shop tour. -
Andrew,
2013-10-30, 18:37
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- No work today, so I did a rural towns gun shop tour. -
cubrock,
2013-10-30, 19:28
- It is, and that is why I'm going back in the morning now. -
Andrew,
2013-10-30, 19:31
- It is, and that is why I'm going back in the morning now. -
cubrock,
2013-10-30, 19:42
- I said "may". -
Andrew,
2013-10-30, 19:53
- Paco said 44/40 would work in most 444s...have yet to - cable, 2013-10-30, 21:21
- I said "may". -
Andrew,
2013-10-30, 19:53
- It is, and that is why I'm going back in the morning now. -
cubrock,
2013-10-30, 19:42
- It is, and that is why I'm going back in the morning now. -
Andrew,
2013-10-30, 19:31
- T-bolt rifle .357 is interesting. Martha Anne likes . - John Meeker, 2013-10-31, 00:35
- Have never seen a Thunderbolt in 357... -
Brian A,
2013-10-31, 07:37
- Have never seen a Thunderbolt in 357... -
Bud,
2013-10-31, 09:39
- Hunting around the 'Net found an issue with the design.. -
John Meeker,
2013-10-31, 09:45
- I think I'd have a hard time not buying the 357. -
cas,
2013-10-31, 11:38
- That was my first thought when I picked it up. - Andrew, 2013-10-31, 13:26
- I think I'd have a hard time not buying the 357. -
cas,
2013-10-31, 11:38
- Yes, the Colt is a Lightning... - Brian A, 2013-11-01, 08:29
- Hunting around the 'Net found an issue with the design.. -
John Meeker,
2013-10-31, 09:45
- Have never seen a Thunderbolt in 357... -
Bud,
2013-10-31, 09:39
- No work today, so I did a rural towns gun shop tour. -
cubrock,
2013-10-30, 19:28