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Exceptional Colt Burgess-Model Lever Action Rifle in Caliber 44-40

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:4,750.00 USD Estimated At:9,500.00 - 16,000.00 USD
Exceptional Colt Burgess-Model Lever Action Rifle in Caliber 44-40
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Exceptional Colt Burgess-Model Lever Action Rifle in Caliber 44-40

This is an exceptional high condition Colt Burgess lever action rifle. These rifles were manufactured between 1883 and 1885 with only 3,810 rifles total manufactured by the Colt factory making this an extremely rare Colt firearm. This rifle was probably produced in late 1884 or early 1885. These rifles and carbines were Colt's attempt to compete with the Winchester and Marlin firearms, lever action rifles. The top of the barrel is marked with the Colt's two line address/patent dates. The top of the lever loop is marked "BURGESS'S PATENTS" flanked by Maltese crosses, and the serial number (4442) stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. It has the standard all nickel front sight blade insert, with an adjustable sporting rear sight. It has a full octagon barrel and magazine, with the all blue Colt high polish finish with a casehardened hammer and lever. It is fitted with a straight grip walnut stock and forearm with a steel crescent buttplate with butt-trap compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Manufucture: Colt
Model: Burgess-Rifle
BBL: 25 1/2 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Guage: 44-40
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 4442

Very fine with 75% plus of the original Colt factory finish overall with even honest thinning of the blue on the sides of the receiver with the magazine tube turning a plum brown finish. The hammer and lever both retain 40% of their case colors collectively. The stock and forend are also both very fine with excellent tight wood to metal fit with 90% of the original Colt factory finish overall. A really exceptional Colt Burgess lever action rifle.