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, 2,556 with octagon barrels and 1,219 with round barrels. Blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn sporting rear sight on a barrel marked with the two-line Colt Hartford address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight. "+BURGESS'S PATENTS+" is stamped on top of the lever and the 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, mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and crescent buttplate with buttstock compartment.

Fair. The rifle has a mottled artificial brown-gray patina. The revarnished wood is very good with a couple hairline cracks, a putty filled repair (on forearms) and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.