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. It has a blade front sight and an adjustable buckhorn type rear sight with the top barrel flat stamped "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 three digit serial number on the lower tang just behind the trigger. The Rampant Colt is marked on the left side of the receiver. 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 as partially refinished. The barrel and magazine have a crisp, smooth artificial dark brown patina and the remaining metal surfaces have a smooth brown-gray patina. There is some very scattered light pitting. The sanded wood is very good with some scattered minor handling marks. The buttstock sling swivel has been removed. Mechanically fine.