Colt Lightning rifle
| Colt Lightning Carbine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light Rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colt's Manufacturing Company |
| Produced | 1884-1904 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .44-40 |
| Action | Slide Action |
| Feed system | Tube Magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The Lightning Carbine was a rifle manufactured by Colt from 1884 to 1904 and was chambered in the .44-40 calibre. It somewhat resembles the lever-action rifles made by Winchester but instead with a slide-action. The Lightning Carbine saw use with the US Forces/Law Enforcement and various British Empire Military units in India. Lightning model rifles are still manufactured today for hunting purposes in a wide range of calibres.
