EXCEEDINGLY RARE EARLY BURGESS PATENT PROTOTYPE 1872 CARBINE

EXCEEDINGLY RARE EARLY BURGESS PATENT PROTOTYPE 1872 CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal.44RF. Round 22 7/8″ bbl, full magazine, w/ bbl band integral front sight and 3 leaf folding L-shaped carbine rear sight graduated for 100,300 and 700 yds. Right side receiver is marked “BURGESS PAT.” without dates above the elongated loading gate. There are no other visible markings or serial numbers observed inside or out. The elongated loading gate has a retractable cover. The mortised top cover is rectangular in shape and is directly connected to the lever, functioning in either direction. Mounted with straight grained uncheckered walnut, straight grip and crescent buttplate without trap. Although similar to images on pp.18-21 of Lever Action Magazine Rifles by Maxwell, this example differs in the front barrel band and sight design, the inclusion of the retractable loading gate cover, and the general absence of SN and Patent dates. Maxwell goes on to state “To the collector, the 1872 Burgess Carbine is one of the most appealing and rarest lever action magazine rifle in existence and the prototype of several generations of Burgess patented lever action magazine firearms that followed”. The 1872 Burgess Carbine is also the subject of the Sept. 1963 Gun Report article by Bish. This is likely an early Oswego, NY 1872 prototype suitable for the advanced collector. CONDITION: Very Good. Over all gun is a grey patina mixed with brown and traces of original nickel in protected areas. Wood is solid with crack in forend ahead of band. Stock is very nice with minor chips behind top tang, some minor dings, with an old oil finish. Mechanics are sound and works quit well, with a surprisingly good bore. 4-35856 BDT (30,000-50,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2241	$0.00	EXCEEDINGLY RARE EARLY BURGESS PATENT PROTOTYPE 1872 CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal.44RF. Round 22 7/8″ bbl, full magazine, w/ bbl band integral front sight and 3 leaf folding L-shaped carbine rear sight graduated for 100,300 and 700 yds. Right side receiver is marked “BURGESS PAT.” without dates above the elongated loading gate. There are no other visible markings or serial numbers observed inside or out. The elongated loading gate has a retractable cover. The mortised top cover is rectangular in shape and is directly connected to the lever, functioning in either direction. Mounted with straight grained uncheckered walnut, straight grip and crescent buttplate without trap. Although similar to images on pp.18-21 of Lever Action Magazine Rifles by Maxwell, this example differs in the front barrel band and sight design, the inclusion of the retractable loading gate cover, and the general absence of SN and Patent dates. Maxwell goes on to state “To the collector, the 1872 Burgess Carbine is one of the most appealing and rarest lever action magazine rifle in existence and the prototype of several generations of Burgess patented lever action magazine firearms that followed”. The 1872 Burgess Carbine is also the subject of the Sept. 1963 Gun Report article by Bish. This is likely an early Oswego, NY 1872 prototype suitable for the advanced collector. CONDITION: Very Good. Over all gun is a grey patina mixed with brown and traces of original nickel in protected areas. Wood is solid with crack in forend ahead of band. Stock is very nice with minor chips behind top tang, some minor dings, with an old oil finish. Mechanics are sound and works quit well, with a surprisingly good bore. 4-35856 BDT (30,000-50,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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