1892
1902 for the .22rf lightning rifle and 1893 for .32,.38 & .44 cal lightning rifle.
1889
1894
1885
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Colt lightning .22 rifle with that serial number was produced in 1903
No way to answer without the caliber.
Colt Lightning Magazine Small Frame Rifle Gun Specifics: Range of serial numbers: 1 – 89,900 Date of manufacture: 1887 to 1904
1884-1887 depending on exact model
Don't know value, and without serial number listed, dates of manufacture run from 1884 for # 1 to 1902 starting @ # 89300.
Lightning light frame .22 in 1894 and the medium frame .32,.38 & .44 caliber in 1886
1896 for the .22 rifle small frame & 1888 for the medium frame (.32,.38 &.44 cal)