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    looking for Taurus Lightning exploded view

    I put this in the gunsmithing section, maybe what i need is a google smith or internet looker upper extraordinaire ? Im going to tear into a thunderbolt and Id like any info i can git .
    thanks

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    in past I had chance to acquire an old colt lightning and taurus clone, but did not because I read too much about inherent problems people had with them.
    but I wish you the best and looking forward to learning how difficult or easy they might be to work on.

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    Just wait, a Taurus will explode on it's own!

    Check Gunparts, Inc. I think they have a lot of exploded views.
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    Also, here's an article on the mechanical aspects that may help you further:

    https://www.levergunscommunity.org/v...ic.php?t=45810

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    wondering how you made out with your lightning
    there is a colt lightning in 22 rimfire coming up on rock islands oct 6 auction
    they say is in excellent condition, very tempting if bidding doesn't go to high

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    Quote Originally Posted by farmbif View Post
    wondering how you made out with your lightning
    there is a colt lightning in 22 rimfire coming up on rock islands oct 6 auction
    they say is in excellent condition, very tempting if bidding doesn't go to high
    I'm not interested in buying one, but do have a few questions.

    Is it a .22 Short or a .22 Long model? I turned down a chance to buy a .22 Long version in the late 1980's, because even then finding .22 Long was getting difficult in shootable quantities.

    IIRC Colt never made any in .22 Long Rifle.

    Robert

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    Quote Originally Posted by farmbif View Post
    wondering how you made out with your lightning
    there is a colt lightning in 22 rimfire coming up on rock islands oct 6 auction
    they say is in excellent condition, very tempting if bidding doesn't go to high
    I wish i had a lightning ! Ive not torn into the thunderbolt yet . Hopefully next week. Ill take some photos

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