This model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with Winchester for the lever action rifle market. A total of 3,775 rifles were manufactured between 1883 and 1885. Fixed steel blade front sight with adjustable semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A./+PAT. JAN. 7. 73. OCT. 19. 75.APR. 1. 79. DEC. 13. 81. JAN 3. 82.+" ahead of the rear sight, "+BURGESS'S PATENTS+" is stamped on top of the lever with the serial number on the lower tang just behind the trigger. The Rampant Colt is marked on the left side of the receiver. The rifle was finished blue with a casehardened hammer. Full length 15 round tubular magazine and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and crescent buttplate with buttstock compartment, (cleaning rod not included).

Fine as partially refinished (forearm, buttplate). The rifle retains 40% of the original finish, mainly on the receiver with the balance a smooth brown patina on the balance. The buttplate has been refinished and retains 50% thin blue finish, some minor pitting on the heel and shows signs of some cleaning. The wood has been reoiled and remains very good with a few finish runs and a few scattered minor pressure dents and dings. The forearm has been revarnished with overrun finish on the bottom rear. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.