Lot 2001: Colt Model 1883 Burgess Lever Action Rifle
Auction Date: June 11, 2021
Rare Colt London Agency Shipped Colt Model 1883 Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Price Realized: 
Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Rare Colt London Agency Shipped Colt Model 1883 Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Burgess-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number: 
Catalog Page: 75
Class: Antique
Rating:
OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Description:
Factory letter lists rifle with 25 1/2" octagon barrel in .44-40 caliber, blue finish and "fancy stock, polished and checkered" when shipped on Dec. 13, 1883 to Colt's London Agency, London, England. Only 3,810 Burgess rifles were manufactured.
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