Colt's unusual pump-action rifle, the only repeating rifle Colt produced to compete against Winchester's lever-actions. The Lightning's pump action could be operated faster than a lever for some shooters, but the design proved less durable in heavy use. Type: Rifle Action: Pump-Action Caliber: .44-40 Win Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 1884, USA Weight: 8.5 oz Overall length: 44" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Frontier, Collecting