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Similar carbine pictured & described in
The Book of Colt Engraving by Wilson
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The “soft” notation indicates that the carbine was intended to be engraved and finished by Hartley & Graham.
Many Colt firearms shipped soft by Colt to Hartley & Graham were engraved by Master Engraver L. D. Nimschke.
That carbine is illustrated and described on page 192 of “The Book of Colt Engraving” by R. L. Wilson where it is
listed as engraved by L.D. Nimschke and Wilson stated: “Engraved Baby carbines are extreme rarities.”
CONDITION: Fine with 90% plus silver plating remaining on the barrel, magazine tube, and buttplate with darker
aged patina on the buttplate; 50% of the original gold plating visible on the frame, strong gold plating on the bolt
and hammer, and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance. The wood is also fine and has attractive figure,
mild wear on the otherwise crisp checkering, numerous scratches and dings, and most of the finish remaining.
Mechanically needs work as the slide only retracts halfway. This is an extremely rare, highly embellished Colt
Lightning Baby carbine very similar to another example identified as engraved by L. D. Nimschke.
Estimate: 25,000 - 40,000
