American Western Arms (AWA) Lightning Rifle LE Limited Edition .45 Colt, Factory Engraved, 24 in Barrel, Pump-Action — No. 335 of 500
This AWA Lightning Rifle is an LE Limited Edition, factory-engraved pump-action chambered in .45 Colt. It is number 335 of 500 and features a 24-inch round blued barrel, a bright white receiver with detailed scrollwork, and a stagecoach scene on the right receiver panel. With checkered walnut furniture, iron sights, and a 10+1 tubular magazine, it blends distinctive presentation with the classic Lightning-style handling that AWA reproduced with care.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling or use. Please refer to the photos for a closer look.
What’s Included
- American Western Arms (AWA) Lightning Rifle owner's manual
- No case included
As an LE-series rifle, this limited edition is marked by its factory engraving and distinctive receiver finish. The ornamental scrollwork is complemented by a stagecoach scene on the right receiver panel, while the left side carries the AWA logo within an oval. The receiver is finished bright white/in-the-white, contrasting cleanly with the blued barrel and magazine tube.
The rifle is a pump-action reproduction in .45 Colt, built with a 24-inch round blued barrel and a tubular under-barrel magazine with a 10+1 capacity. It is top-ejecting with a side loading gate and uses an external hammer. Safety indicator letters S and F are present on the tang/receiver-left, and the serial follows the LE-prefix format used for this series.
Stocking is classic and well executed: a straight-grip walnut stock with checkering and a black buttplate, paired with a matching checkered walnut fore-end. Length of pull is 13.0 inches. The rifle is set up with practical iron sights — a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with an elevator — appropriate to the Lightning pattern.
This example is number 335 of 500, underscoring its limited run and collectible appeal. The factory-engraved receiver, bright white finish, and series-specific markings tie it directly to the LE release by American Western Arms, a faithful reproduction line that celebrates the historic Lightning-style rifle configuration.