Original U.S. Colt Medium Frame .44-40 Lightning Pump Action Magazine Rifle made in 1888 - Serial 27396 German Navy - Kreigsmarine providing Third Army with close

providing Third Army with close air support in its advance toward Germany through November

though we are not able to read it

we flew 12 missions against the enemy

The carbon steel blade is nice and mostly bright

Manufacture date of 1916 is visible at the interior crown

Original U.S. Colt Medium Frame .44-40 Lightning Pump Action Magazine Rifle made in 1888 - Serial 27396 German Navy - Kreigsmarine providing Third Army with closeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a most attractive Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action Rifle, with a lovely Antique glow around it. The serial number 27396 stamped on the trigger guard indicates manufacture in 1888. The 26" Octagonal barrel is marked . 44 Cal. above the chamber, indicating that this rifle is in . 44 40 Winchester, a popular caliber of the time. It features a nice "Buckhorn" rear sight, with the classic front sight. The top