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Lot #2036

Lot 2035: Burgess Gun Company "Folding Gun" Shotgun

Rare Burgess Gun Company "Folding Gun" Slide Action Shotgun with Waist Holster

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2035: Burgess Gun Company "Folding Gun" Shotgun

Rare Burgess Gun Company "Folding Gun" Slide Action Shotgun with Waist Holster

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Rare Burgess Gun Company "Folding Gun" Slide Action Shotgun with Waist Holster

Manufacturer: Burgess Gun Co
Model: Folding Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 19 1/2 inch round
Finish: brown/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1738
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured by the Burgess Gun Co. of Buffalo, New York, circa 1892 to 1899, with only a few thousand estimated to have been made. This unusual repeating shotgun which has an iron sleeve over the stock wrist that activates the bolt and breech mechanism when slid backwards. Most notably, a similar example was recovered at the scene of Lawman Pat Garrett's murder, reportedly Garrett's sidearm at the time. It has standard markings and features. Includes the original buttstock (numbered to gun), two brass shells, extra buttplate, and a G.J. Halbmaier leather holster rig with a holster for the shotgun when folded, a revolver holster, and cartridge loops for shotgun shells and revolver ammunition.

Rating Definition:

Fine overall with some of the original finish, some scattered speckling of light oxidation, and the wood having some scattered minor handling marks (buttstock a professionally made replacement). Original included buttstock is good with minor handling marks and repaired wrist crack. Holster rig is near mint with minimal handling evidence.



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