Pedersoli Silver Spur Lightning - new shipping dates

[Roger Rapid]

Pedersoli has just announced that shipping dates for the new Silver Spur Lightning rifle has moved to February due to increased orders beyond what was initially anticipated.

 

The two dealers now taking orders are:

 

Taylor's and Company

info@taylorsfirearms.com

www.taylorsfirearms.com

540-722-2017

Direct link to Taylor's Lightning page: https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/silver-spur-lightning-rifle-24-45lc.html

 

and

 

Italian Firearms Group (IFG)

info@ifg.com

www.italianfirearmsgroup.com

800-450-1852

Direct link to IFG's Lightning page: https://italianfirearmsgroup.com/silver-spur/?searchid=63938&search_query=lightning

 

The first release of the Silver Spur will be 24˝ round barrel, curved buttplate, checkered walnut stock and foregrip, in .45LC.

 

RR

 

 

 

[H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619]

So, what is different about these from a regular Lightning?

[Roger Rapid]

Hi H.K.  ...
The major change you can see from the outside is that Pedersoli's new Silver Spur features swinging side guides - the previous version had fixed side guides held in place with two screws. The guides swing out as the cartridge is brought up on the lifter and they snap shut to trap and cradle the cartridge between the side guides and the lifter when the bolt is all the way back. They swing out again when the bolt is closed. This is intended to prevent stove-piping and feeding problems.

 

Pedersoli borrowed the design of the swinging side guides from the original large frame Colt Lightning. (Colt produced Lightnings in three frame sizes. The medium frame is what we are familiar with now in the various versions from Uberti, AWA, USFA, Taurus, and the previous "classic" Pedersoli lightning. Each frame size was designed for the relative cartridge sizes - for example, the medium frame Lightning we all know was first designed for .44-40, .38-40, and .32-20.)

 

I had a chance to operate the Silver Spur at last year's ShotShow, and I did not notice any added resistance or extra effort needed to cycle the rifle. It operated easily and smoothly. Actually, when I first cycled it, I didn't notice the side guides flipping out and back. because they moved so quickly. It looked like the lifter was redesigned, too. Not sure what else was changed on the internal parts. Can't wait to get my hands on one and take a peek inside.

RR

[Texas Jack Black]

 $2000 OUCH! a lot of cash for this.

[Yul Lose]

9 minutes ago, Texas Jack Black said:

 $2000 OUCH! a lot of cash for this.

Not really.

[H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619]

Ah yes, just like a large frame Lightning.   I remember the first time I cycled my large frame and saw the things swing out, I thought it was weird.   Other than the swinging part, at least on Colt Originals, I've been told by Lassiter that the only difference between the large and medium frames is size.   His exact words were that the large frames were a Lightning "on steroids."   The small frames are completely different, having more in common with a Winchester 73 than the medium frame Lightnings.   At least, that's what it looked like to me.   Lassiter more or less knew why I made the comparison and agreed with me.  (If I recall our conversation correctly.)

I do know that my AWA .45 Colt Lightning can run .45 Schofields with no problem.  I wonder of they will cause problems with trying to run the shorter round in the Pedersoli.  (I need to double check something on the large frame...)

$2000 is a bit steep, but perhaps worth it.  I wonder what other calibers it will be available in.   I'd be interested in .44 Magnum.  I don't like the config of their "modernized" Lightning in that caliber, but one of these would be something I'd strongly consider acquiring.

You can never have too many Lightnings.  Adding a .44 Magnum to my collection would be most welcome.

[Texas Jack Black]

On 11/17/2025 at 4:14 PM, Yul Lose said:

Not really.

 Time will tell

[Shawnee Hills]

11 minutes ago, Texas Jack Black said:

 Time will tell

If that price is MSRP, hardly anyone pays that.  It is likely that the end user will be able to buy it for less.

 

Outside of a Taurus, most used lightnings in good condition and that actually run well will cost around $2k; 45 Colt a little less and .357 a little more.  That just seems to be the market right now.  Heck, a used, tuned, and good condition 73 isn't too far away from that amount.

[watab kid]

most everything ive looked at it the last couple years was 1500-1800 thats not really all that much more , but yes when you already have multiple rifles to choose from it might give you pause ................unless , its exactly what you have always wanted to use , ive been on pause because i just want one , it will probably see little real life use and as my wife would put it i really dont need it , 

[Three Foot Johnson]

If these work well, I'd be interested in .44-40 or, even better, .38-40, but have -0- interest in one in .45 Colt.   I wonder if they have a suggestion box on their Website...

[Yul Lose]

36 minutes ago, Three Foot Johnson said:

If these work well, I'd be interested in .44-40 or, even better, .38-40, but have -0- interest in one in .45 Colt.   I wonder if they have a suggestion box on their Website...

I’ve got a couple of Pedersoli Lightnings in 44-40 and one that I converted to 38-40 but I use a couple of pairs of Old Armies with Kirst conversion cylinders that I run Cowboy.45 Special in so I’m interested in the new one because I’ve heard on good authority that it runs well with this cartridge. 

[Windy City Kid]

$2,000 is too steep (saying knowing I’ll probably buy one anyway) 

[watab kid]

im good with the 45colt , but id prefer the 38spcl because i need a second in that caliber 

[Griff]

On 11/17/2025 at 3:04 PM, Texas Jack Black said:

 $2000 OUCH! a lot of cash for this.

 

On 11/17/2025 at 3:14 PM, Yul Lose said:

Not really.

Yep, I was just offered one of the new Uberti 1860 "Trappers" from Taylors and the price was about $2K.  Welcome to increased tariffs & 2026.  

[Texas Jack Black]

5 hours ago, Griff said:

 

Yep, I was just offered one of the new Uberti 1860 "Trappers" from Taylors and the price was about $2K.  Welcome to increased tariffs & 2026.  

 True, but still expensive IMHO

[Roger Rapid]

Just remembered one more thing to H.K. Uriah's early question about "what's different?" The new Silver Spur Lightning has a larger loading gate to facilitate loading rounds into the gate and pushing them in with your thumb. 

RR

[H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619]

1 hour ago, Roger Rapid said:

Just remembered one more thing to H.K. Uriah's early question about "what's different?" The new Silver Spur Lightning has a larger loading gate to facilitate loading rounds into the gate and pushing them in with your thumb. 

RR

That's a good sounding change.   I know that loading both an AWA and a Colt can be a tedious process!

[Waimea]

On 11/18/2025 at 11:22 PM, watab kid said:

...and as my wife would put it i really dont need it , 

It's not about need.

 

Follow me for more marital advice.

😜

[watab kid]

44 minutes ago, Waimea said:

It's not about need.

 

Follow me for more marital advice.

😜

trust me , in the wifes eye "need" rules and as much as you might argue , most of the time i go along , i have a whloe lot of "NOT NEEDED" already that one day must go , 

[Uncle Ethan # 94321]

25 precent off today.

https://italianfirearmsgroup.com/cart.php

[Roger Rapid]

Oh boy - time to pull the trigger - if you get my drift!

RR

[watab kid]

that is a good deal , 

[Giuseppe Calderoni]

Here is the latest update on dates that I have received.

" We apologize for being late answering you; we returned to work yesterday after the Christmas holidays.

Unfortunately, we are having production delays.

The Silver Spur model will be available between May and July, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

Best regards,"

[watab kid]

thats disapointing but id rather they work out any issues before releasing them - fewer returns and complaints , 

[Hashknife Cowboy]

This is a want item not necessarily a need item.  For those of us that have historically gone down the pump rifle rabbit hole, $2K is reasonable if there is no smithing needed.  I know what I spent to get a Taurus and Uberti running and I am rather embarrassed as to what that actually cost me to get the rifle to work at least  most of the time.  I'm interested but not committed yet.

[Roger Rapid]

Giuseppe Calderoni and  Hashknife Cowboy...

 

Based on a communication I had with Stefano Pedersoli about a month ago, shipping of the new Silver Spur was to begin about now. I'm going to the Shot Show in two weeks and will have a clear update of shipping dates after that meeting.

 

Watab Kid...

This new Lightning is very different from previous versions and I totally agree that they need to have the bugs worked out first!!

 

I'll report back after the Shot Show.

 

RR

[Giuseppe Calderoni]

On 1/9/2026 at 10:10 AM, Roger Rapid said:

Based on a communication I had with Stefano Pedersoli about a month ago, shipping of the new Silver Spur was to begin about now. I'm going to the Shot Show in two weeks and will have a clear update of shipping dates after that meeting.

 

I'll report back after the Shot Show.

Inquiring minds want to know.

[Roger Rapid]

 

As promised, I met with Stefano Pedersoli at the Shot Show (Las Vegas, Jan 20-23) regarding production and shipping of the Silver Spur Lightning rifle. Here is what he told us:

 

• The Silver Spur followed the market introduction of the Jackal44 (see photo below) which represents a modern, hunting-oriented version of the Silver Spur and utilizes the same basic mechanism as the Silver Spur.

 

• Although the Silver Spur and the Jackal44 were announced at the 2025 Shot Show, production of the Jackal44 came first and followed several months after the Shot Show. Given the mechanical complexity of the Jackal44, and to be sure it was perfect, we decided to complete the first production batch and subject it to an extensive and rigerous testing cycle before proceeding wth the Silver Spur.

 

• Production of the Silver Spur was delayed because of some modifications that were needed as a result of some fast-cycling cowboy shooting tests. However, I am happy to say the Silver Spur Lightning rifles are now in production in .45LC.

 

• The Silver Spur and Jackal44 rifles are our most difficult rifles to assemble and unfortunately the assembly and fitting is a slow and time-consuming process.

 

• As soon as the first batch is finished, the rifles must sent to the National Proof House for proof testing (100% of the guns we make are required by law for a live-fire proof test). When they come back from proofing they will packaged and shipped to our U.S. distributors. My guess is that these rifles will be in the U.S. in the spring. 

 

• I hope that the .357 versions can be shipped later in 2026. Our dealers are taking orders for the Silver Spur now.

 

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That is pretty much word-for-word of what Stefano told us. Photo below is me on the left with a new Silver Spur, Stefano Pedersoli in the middle, and my cowboy shooting friend Trapper McDaniels on right. The upper rifle in the picture on the back wall is the new Jackal44. It is a pump-action rifle in .44 Magnum that utilizes the mechanical features of the Silver Spur including the swing-out cartridge guides. (The design of the swinging side guides comes from the original large-frame Colt Lightning.)

 

RR

[Giuseppe Calderoni]

6 hours ago, Roger Rapid said:

Photo below is me on the left with a new Silver Spur,

Did they have to pry it out of your hands?   😁

 Thanks for the update.

[Roscoe Regulator]

I don't think 24" would be particularly intended for CAS use. My Uberti is 20" and holds 10.

[Outlaw Gambler]

Uncle Ethan, how do you get 25% off

[Sedalia Dave]

Impressive that they are having CAS shooters test the function of the action.

 

Hopefully they'll come out with a 44 WCF version.

[Uncle Ethan # 94321]

7 minutes ago, Outlaw Gambler said:

Uncle Ethan, how do you get 25% off

There was a special sale going on. I think it was at Christmas. It's not available now. 

[H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619]

I wanna see the Silver Spur in .44 Magnum.