Lightning Baby Carbine Fix-It

Join us as we test fire a couple of troublesome Colt Lightning baby carbines, then fix 'em up and try again.
For Colt Lightning Parts:
Sam Simmons
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[@WilliamJohnson-g6z]

I always have liked those kind of rifles. I like Colts and Winchesters in general. Whenever I have seen an old lightening at a gun show they have always wanted too much. More than I can afford.

[@henrysara7716]

Thank you Mark, I pray every morning for Colt dare to reborn the Lightning.

[@morganlee2418]

And i absolutely love the scenery on that old ranch

[@dougcutler5404]

Hi Mark, Irony!, just this very afternoon I was visiting "The Gun Shop and Range" in Leesburg Florida and there is one of these Lightning rifles right there in .38 cal. It's in "very good" condition and had to be many years in someone's collection I would suspect as this place is near the retirement community of "The Villages"... He had an asking price tag on it at 4k if I saw it correctly and it was displayed in a glass counter case.. ..It looks like the one you show in the middle of the 3 you have on this video...Great video's Sir, I enjoy them much and thanks for sharing your experience with us..Best Regards, D.

[@noexcuses6727]

Love that countryside !

[@richardbest6588]

So great watching your enthusiasm and expertise in action.!😊😊

[@Siskiyous6]

That was a nice look at these guns!

[@titanbluestreak8709]

Well done, I enjoyed the shooting.

[@SwordFighterPKN]

The Taurus version of that rifle is a total copy. I was laughing when you described how to put that rifle back together it is a serious PITA.

[@perrypappous7617]

Very educational video, Mark. Thank you.

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

I always loved those gorgeous old Lightning's. Great little shooters in their day. That nickel plated one is just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing and have a blessed Sunday!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

What is absolutely necessary with a top eject system is a large brass-funnel western hat. Otherwise one could burn some sensitive skin somewhere. 😆 The 44 magnum sort of replaced the 44-40. However, nothing in a rimmed casing today actually replaced the 38-40, except maybe the 10mm but that's rimless.

[@CameronMcCreary]

Both of these carbines are very nicely manufactured. Thanks Mark for demonstrating these carbines. I first noticed the flaking of plating with a silver plated S&W #2 in .32 rimfire. Nice shooting Mark.

[@johnmollet2637]

Hi Mark, Great video, I've never seen the inside of a lightning before thanks for the "tour." You all have a great weekend!

[@terryqueen3233]

I sure wish I was able to go to Cody because I'm able to purchase one but I'm just not ready to pull out yet oh well maybe next time. Thanks so much for the video I really did enjoy this. Back at you happy trails

[@williamray3101]

I like my old 30-30. 120 years old functions like new.😊😊😊

[@morganlee2418]

The best most informative videos out there on older guns

[@oregonoutback7779]

What an outstanding, educational video. Have often wondered what the internals of a Lightning looks like? Thanks, this was very entertaining and informational for me. Enjoy your upcoming trip to Cody.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I love your videos, Mark I really like the fact that you’re honest there’s no sugarcoating if Gun‘s not functioning correctly you show that I really really appreciate that. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelnault5905]

It takes a skilled hand to guide the lightning. Great to them brought back!

[@oasis6444]

What a great, well done and instructive video. I finally know more about internal parts, how they work and fit together. I now understand how to disassemble and reassemble a 44-40 lightning with the tricky part to pay attention to. Again thanks a lot! 👍😃

[@joelowery6919]

Great video Mark.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

What a fine video.....Thanks Mark.... Shoe🇺🇸

[@mikerobinson6606]

Your channel is by far my favorite firearm channel. Great job.

[@chrischiampo7647]

What A Wonderful Episode Mark I Sure Do Like Colt Lightning Rifles Especially The Large Frame Model in 50 Express 😀😊😀

[@grassroot011]

Thanks Mark good stuff there.

[@cervus-venator]

Those are really unique and interesting rifles. I've never seen one until you posted the shorter video the other day. Makes me want to get one, lol. Thanks for sharing as always and very interesting.

[@biglemms]

Another great video. As always I appreciate the knowledge you're passing along. Enjoy your trip to Cody.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.

[@jeffh6686]

Absolutely love the Lightings. Thanks for sharing

[@Tammy-un3ql]

nice project!

[@daveklooster4905]

Great video! I really enjoyed the shooting and the smithing.

[@dogbone1358]

Fun and fascinating. Thanks.

[@kevingay5666]

Excellent content!

[@joelmclamore1898]

My Taurus pump works better than these,of course it's newer .Operate it briskly and theirs no problems .

[@hughbryant1326]

So pleased they were a relatively easy fix. Hugh Somerset UK

[@Leverguns50]

Those colt lightnings are certainly some interesting guns

[@FingerAngle]

Hello, sir. Cool seeing you out in the wild!

[@jasonz7788]

Cool video thank you sir

[@TheBcBob]

This video was awesome i have a colt lightning missing the top cartridge cover and now have the fix if i ever have a problem Thanks !!

[@keithlincoln1309]

One of my favorite western rifles! I can't afford the real thing, but I have a uberti one. Great fun.

[@ironduke2660]

Hi Mark, enjoyed your video! Ive handled a few Colt lightnings, just never decided i needed one, cool rifle though! Chris

[@peterconnan5631]

Great work! It's difficult seeing inside a mechanism to figure out what's wrong.

[@karlmoles6530]

I would love to learn to be a gunsmith

[@frankclark7801]

Thanks a lot Mark, I've been too chicken to break down my second year manufactured Colt Lightning until I found a recent Cinnabar showing me how. Shortly after acquiring the firearm I purchased a mold, dies, brass etc. and it shoots nice, 2" and sometimes better, the sights had a bit of a learning curve. Anyway, I'd like to try bp loads and will buy a mold that carries more lube. I do want to be able to take it apart, but after removing the tang screw I am unable to remove the butt stock. Is there a trick?

[@guaporeturns9472]

Love the channel! Really like your head mounted brass catcher. Do you have any fir on that place or is it all juniper and ponderosa?

[@michaelhayes7471]

I've like those gun but wonder why they didn't catch on better seems faster than a lever gun

[@FingerAngle]

Beautiful and interesting slide actions. I located several near me for sale. High dollar pieces!

[@jiriptacnik2314]

Do you shoot smokeless from these old guns? Anyway super video! I Have Baby Carbine 32-20 first model with safety lock near trigger. It works great for now. Bud I am using Black powder just for sure. A lot of cleaning needed :-/

[@thecinnabar8442]

I shoot both black powder loads and light "cowboy action" smokeless loads in Lightnings. The smokeless cowboy action loads actually produce less pressure than black powder loads and it's far easier to clean up afterwards. For plinking, they're very enjoyable and safe to shoot, contrary to much of the misinformation out there on the internet. I've posted a couple of videos on the subject.

[@mikerobinson6606]

Oh baby! Lol

[@markcarew6724]

The ruling on Measure 114 by judge Karin Immergut was a shocker on Friday, you're on your way to Canadian style gun control laws.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Regardless of how she ruled, this was always destined for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and a likely appeal to the US Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the entire law is still injuncted while it makes its way through the state court system.

[@markcarew6724]

@@thecinnabar8442 I'm certainly glad to hear the ruling is still under legal consideration. Things are real tough in Canada for firearm owners and getting worse.

[@ammarchetta]

Thank you

[@oldhorse4171]

that system might need a spring!