This rifle 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, 2,556 with octagon barrels. Fixed nickel 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 and lever. 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.

Near fine. The rifle retains 30% plus original blue finish showing streaks of blue on the barrel and strong in the protected areas of the receiver. The hammer and lever show traces of muted original case colors in the protected areas. The wood has been refinished and remains very good with half of the varnish remaining and showing a few minor dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action functions fine, but the lever will not stay up without being latched.