The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Yes, the Colt is a Lightning...

Yes, the Colt is a Lightning... (reply)

Brian A — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:29:55 +0000

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.

That was my first thought when I picked it up. (reply)

Andrew — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:26:33 +0000

I'm heading up there in tomorrow to see if I can weasel it out the door for $350.

I think I'd have a hard time not buying the 357. (reply)

cas — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:38:10 +0000

Then cutting it to16 inches.

Hunting around the 'Net found an issue with the design.. (reply)

John Meeker — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:45:16 +0000

not a terrible flaw, but if appears that if you miss the correct magazine loading swquence, a bit of disassembly and screwwin' around is the drill. Not fatal for targets, but something to keep in mind {think a cowboy shooter had the post) They are somwhat hefty, as wll

still and all a lighter shorter SS reliable .357 pumper would be a nice addition to the armory. Go well a revolver, for plinking and stand-by duty.

Have never seen a Thunderbolt in 357... (reply)

Bud — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:39:18 +0000

Neither have I. Seen plenty of 'em in 45lc. I always thought one in 357 would be the bees knees. Sister has my grandpaw's ole Colt pump in 32/20. That's a lightning right ??

Have never seen a Thunderbolt in 357... (reply)

Brian A — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:37:24 +0000

Have seen several in 45, but a 357 would be most interesting. Good luck with whichever you decide to pick up, they both sound like very interesting finds.

T-bolt rifle .357 is interesting. Martha Anne likes . (reply)

John Meeker — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 05:35:18 +0000

slide action rifles {lefty}. Keep us us posted on your range reports, please.

Paco said 44/40 would work in most 444s...have yet to (reply)

cable — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 02:21:38 +0000

try it myself.

I said "may". (reply)

Andrew — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:53:02 +0000

I have a slew of .22 rifles that I'm not shooting much. A couple of those sold will cover the price of the Marlin.

The B92 is such a sweetheart to shoot. I love running .44 Special in it, and the .444 doesn't have that flexibility.

It is, and that is why I'm going back in the morning now. (reply)

cubrock — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:42:44 +0000

What do you want for the B92?

It is, and that is why I'm going back in the morning now. (reply)

Andrew — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:31:33 +0000

Pre Remlin, standard rifling. I may sacrifice my Browning 92 in .44 to cover it.

No work today, so I did a rural towns gun shop tour. (reply)

cubrock — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:28:12 +0000

If the Marlin was pre-Remington, that was a steal.

No work today, so I did a rural towns gun shop tour.

Andrew — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 23:37:17 +0000

Found a Taurus Thunderbolt pump rifle in .357 for $400, and a like new Marlin 444P Outfitter for $500. Didn't buy either, but the prices seem good. May have to do another trip Friday to get the Marlin.