Wanted: Colt Lightning rifle parts

[marshal hoyt]

Howdy,

I'm in need of a carrier and regular hammer (not the one which goes with a set trigger) for a medium frame (32-20) model.  If there are differences (I'm not sure) mine was made in 1885 with 1883 patent dates only.  If anyone has these or can steer me the right way, I'd be a happy shooter again.

Marshal Hoyt

[Wild Ben Raymond]

E-mail sent WBR

[jakes10mm]

I'm looking at a Lightning 44-40 at a local gun shop that is in need of a firing pin.  The tip is broken off of the install pin.  Can anyone recommend a source for such a part?

[Wild Ben Raymond]

Get a hold of Gary Grainger of USFA as their guns were almost exact copies of the originals and many parts are supposed to be interchangeable. WBR
Web site: http://www.usfirearms.com/

[Hell-Er High Water]

Contact Eldon Penner, Penner Lightning Rifles, in Gardnerville, NV.  He is the west coast guru for Lightning riflles, original and reproductions.  HEPENNER@aol.com.

He has rebuilt an original, large frame for me in 45-85-285 (45-70) and has custom built an AWA medium frame for me in 45 Colt.  Both function flawlessly.

HHW

[minerotago]

Dammit all why couldnt I be  living in the US of A - I have a medium frame Lightning in .44-40 which is surplus to requirements and would love to find a good home for it! The barrel is its redeeming feature as the bore is near perfect.
I never have fired it though as I always shoot my Whitney Kennedy.