Restoring an 1886 Colt Lightning Rifle back to Life

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Restoring an 1886 Colt Lightning Rifle back to Life (americanshootingjournal.com)

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I agree. I was surprised he sent out the parts for bluing, but I guess that makes sense, it's a specialty. And without the equipment he has, this is beyond most of us, even if we had the talent he has.

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