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Lot #54

Lot 53: Colt-Burgess Lever Action Carbine

Scarce Colt-Burgess Lever Action Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2022

Lot 53: Colt-Burgess Lever Action Carbine

Scarce Colt-Burgess Lever Action Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2022

Estimated Price: $3,250 - $4,750
Price Realized:
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Scarce Colt-Burgess Lever Action Carbine

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Burgess-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1941
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

Manufactured circa 1883 to 1885, this is the only lever action firearm made in any quantity in Colt's history with a total production of only 6,403 long arms (3810 rifles and 2593 carbines). This particular carbine is the standard weight version as opposed to the baby carbine. Colt manufactured 1,219 standard carbines. Saddle ring absent.

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