Guns International #: 101988695
Seller's Inventory #: 297C
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Guns International #: 101988695
Category - Burgess Rifles
- Turnbull Restoration
Seller's Information
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Seller: Turnbull Restoration Co., Inc.
Company: Turnbull Restoration Co., Inc. Member Since: 6/5/07
State:
New York
Country: United States
Phone:
(585) 919-1112
Fax:
(585) 657-7743
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Visa,MasterCard,Discover,AmericanExpress,Certifiied Check,Money Order
Colt Burgess, Previously Restored, .44-40 Win
Description: Produced by Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company between 1883 and 1885, The 1883 Burgess rifle was designed and patented by Andrew Burgess. Mr. Burgess was the American firearms designer and photographer who sold his design to Colt. The Burgess rifle was Colt’s only entrance into the lever-action rifle market. It was produced to compete with Winchester Repeating Arms Company’s line of popular rifles. The move was also the reason for an eventual “gentleman’s agreement” between the famous revolver manufacturer and Winchester. Colt halted production of the Burgess, while in return Winchester dropped its plans to develop a revolver. The Colt-Burgess rifle was similar in design to the Winchester Model 1873, although lighter than “the gun that won the west” due to its smaller receiver. Colt offered the repeater in two configurations: a 20″ carbine and a 25-1/2″ rifle. This restored example is in the latter configuration, with a round barrel chambered in .44-40 Winchester. History Restored:
SOLD Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Manufacturer: Colt Model: Burgess Serial Number: 2027 Barrel Length: 25-1/2 Action: Lever Manufacture Date: Circa 1883-1885 Item Location: NY |
Guns International #: 101988695
Seller's Inventory #: 297C
Guns International #: 101988695
Seller's Inventory #: 297C