Colt Lightning .22 rifle

[So IN Dude]

I just recieved a Colt Lightning .22 pump action rifle from my father, it was my grandfathers rifle. My father remembers shooting it as a boy and I am sure it has not been fired for over 40 years.
The blueing is in pretty good shape for an old gun, the wood looks like it has had some finish applied at some point, maybe 50 years ago.

The latest patent date is 1887. ser # 773xx

I am looking for some info on cleaning the guts of this rifle. I can shine a light down and see alot of crud where the feed is.

Any other info on this firearm would be appreciated.

 

[kboom524]

Great rifle, what a family treasure. Hold on to that one forever. Best I can find your rifle was manufactured in 1903 check link below.

Dates of Mfg

The only schematics I have been able to find are for a center fire lightning at Gun Parts corp. Link below. Don't even have it in any of my exploded firearms books. Hope this helps. If I find something else I will post it

Lightning Centerfire Rifle (*)

Would love to see some pics of your rifle. Enjoy it

 

[So IN Dude]

Thanks for the info. I am kinda afraid to touch these slotted screws, I may just blast the crud out with cleaner and air the best I can. I have a pic I would post but it says that I cannot.