Taurus Model C45 Thunderbolt Pump-Action Rifle, .45 Colt, 26 Inch Barrel, Blued, 14+1 Capacity
This Taurus Model C45 Thunderbolt is a pump-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt and patterned after the classic 19th-century Colt Lightning. It features a 26-inch barrel, a 14+1 tubular magazine, and polished blued steel paired with wood furniture. Marked "MODEL C45 – .45 COLT," it was made in Brazil and imported by Taurus International in Miami, Florida.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small handling marks are present on the exterior. The wood stock shows numerous scratches.
What’s Included
- Taurus Model C45 Thunderbolt pump-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt
The Thunderbolt design brings a historic manual-action concept into a modern reproduction, offering the recognizable profile and operation of the Lightning-style pump rifle. Chambered in .45 Colt, it delivers a classic cartridge pairing for this platform.
This example uses a 26-inch barrel and a tubular magazine rated for 14+1 rounds, with an overall length of approximately 43 inches (factory spec). Loading is via a right-side loading gate.
Sighting is handled by an adjustable rear leaf with elevator and a fixed front sight. An exposed, knurled hammer spur aids control. The rifle uses a straight-grip wood stock and a checkered wood fore-end for a traditional look and positive purchase.
The receiver is steel with a polished blued finish, and the overall finish is blued. Factory markings include "MODEL C45 – .45 COLT," along with "MADE IN BRAZIL, TAURUS INT. MFG., MIAMI, FL – USA," reflecting its Brazilian manufacture and U.S. importation.