Davide Pedersoli Lightning Premium .45 Colt Pump-Action Rifle – 26" Octagon Barrel, Case-Hardened Receiver
This early-production Lightning Premium pairs faithful 19th-century styling with re-engineered internals for smooth, reliable cycling. Chambered in .45 Colt and built in 2007–2008, it offers a 14+1 magazine that meets SASS “Pump Rifle” rules while outpacing typical lever-gun capacities. Traditional bone-charcoal color case hardening and finely checkered walnut furniture give the rifle collector-grade aesthetics without sacrificing shootability.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratching, scuffing, and minor blemishing are visible on close inspection.
What’s Included
- Davide Pedersoli Lightning Premium pump-action rifle (.45 Colt)
The forged steel receiver displays a distinctive, one-of-a-kind mottled pattern produced by Pedersoli’s bone-charcoal case-hardening process. This finish is both historically accurate and durable.
A 26-inch blued octagonal barrel with six-groove rifling and a 1-in-16 RH twist provides long sight radius and stable bullet spin. The mirror-bright bore confirms careful maintenance.
Shooters benefit from a smooth slide-action that has been re-profiled internally for reliable feeding, making the rifle popular with Cowboy Action competitors who value speed and consistency.
Checkered walnut furniture—straight-grip stock, crescent buttplate, and matching forend—delivers secure handling while honoring the Lightning’s original lines.
Iron sights consist of a drift-adjustable brass-bead front and an elevator-adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, giving quick target acquisition for both competition and casual range use.