Lot 2002: Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle
Scarce Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: February 4, 2021
Lot 2002: Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle
Scarce Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: February 4, 2021
Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,000
Price Realized:
Scarce Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Burgess-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2835
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number: 
Catalog Page: 91
Class: Antique
Rating:
OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.
NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Description:
The 1963 dated factory letter states this rifle was "sold and shipped to the E.C. Meacham Arms Company of St. Louis, MO on March 28th, 1885." Only a total of 3,775 rifles were manufactured between 1883 and 1885, 2,556 with octagon barrels.
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