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Lot 1083: Burgess Slide Action Shotgun with Scarce Extra Barrel

Exceptional Burgess Slide Action Shotgun with Scarce Extra Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Lot 1083: Burgess Slide Action Shotgun with Scarce Extra Barrel

Exceptional Burgess Slide Action Shotgun with Scarce Extra Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Burgess Slide Action Shotgun with Scarce Extra Barrel

Manufacturer: Burgess Gun Co
Model: pump shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2536
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 69
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1892 to 1899 before the company and all the patents were purchased by the Winchester Firearms Company. Single bead sight 2 3/4 inch chamber choked improved modified. Full length solid rib with the one-line patent marking, "BURGESS GUN CO./BUFFALO, N.Y. U.S.A." on top of the bolt, and a checkered wood and blue steel sliding grip. With a checkered forearm and hard rubber Burgess Gun Co. dog's head buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .739 inch; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .065 inch; drop at comb 1 7/8 inches; drop at heel 2 3/4 inches; length of pull 14 inches. With extra non-matching 12 gauge 26 inch round barrel with 2 5/8 inch chamber and open choke.

Rating Definition:

Extremely fine. Barrel has an overall smooth thin brown patina with some small dings, 75% Damascus patterning, and sharp markings. The receiver and components have 85% bright original polished blue finish with moderate high point and edge wear, surface scratches, and handling marks throughout. The wood has well defined checkering, and small dents overall. Mechanically excellent. Extra barrel is fine with 40% finish with the balance an overall bright appearance, small dings in the forearm, and areas of spotting.



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