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Auction Catalog #1045
Lot #4042

Lot #4041

Lot #4043

Lot 4042: Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle

Scarce Early Production Three Digit Serialized Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 18, 2024

Lot 4042: Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle

Scarce Early Production Three Digit Serialized Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000

Price Realized:

Scarce Early Production Three Digit Serialized Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Burgess-Rifle

Type: Rifle

Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Barrel: 25 1/2 inch octagon

Finish: blue

Grip:

Stock: walnut

Item Views: 1275

Item Interest: Active

Serial Number:

Class: Antique

Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Description:

One of 2,556 rifles with an octagon barrel manufactured 1883-1885. This is the only lever action firearm made in any quantity in Colt's history.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with brown-gray patina, handling marks, cracks and chips in the stock wrist, replacement forearm. Mechanically fine.

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