This model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with Winchester for the lever action rifle market. A total 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.

Very good plus. The barrel and magazine tube have traces of blue with the balance a crisp smooth brown patina, while the remaining metal surfaces have a similar smooth mottled grayish brown patina. There is a minor repaired crack running along the right side of the forearm, otherwise the wood is good plus with a few overall scattered minor dings and handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is fine but the lever does not stay up when unlatched.