The rifle has a blued receiver, fulloctagon barrel and fulllength magazine, casehardened forearm cap, hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate. Today, colt are best known for the m4 carbine, stalwart of every branch of the u. Standard 2512 octagon barrel, full magazine, and crescent rifle buttplate with trapdoor for cleaning rod. The colt rifle 18841902 ted tivey mainly deals with lightning pumps. Colt magazines german sport rifle manufacturers carlwalther teamed up with colt to create a range of sport rifles based on the famous colt m16 and m4 series of ar rifles chambered in the ever popular and affordable. Apr 03, 2014 the available volume is dale olsons the burgess long range repeating rifle model 1878 and other related stories, published just a few years ago in appropriately wyoming. Production of the coltburgess rifle ended after only 16 months of production. Andrew burgess partnered with eli whitney with his design for a lever action repeating magazine rifle chambered in the. Lever action magazine riflesderived from the patents of andrew burgess.
Including 18725 burgess, 1878 burgess, the kennedy, 1881 marlin, the tiesing, 1886 whitney and coltburgess by samuel l. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. This is a solid example of a colt burgess lever action rifle that was manufactured circa 18831885. Colt, sharps, spencer, and whitworth weapon by martin pegler, johnny shumate, alan gilliland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These barrels are made in the usa from the highest grade heat treated steel to precise tolerance using a special hammer forging process that results in very accurate barrels. Bore is not mirror but is shinny and not worn, amazing condition for a 126 year old black powder firearm. The gun in question is ubertis recreation of the colt model 1883 burgess lever. March 2014 firearms auction world record at approximately. German sport rifle manufacturers carlwalther teamed up with colt to create a range of sport rifles based on the famous colt m16 and m4 series of ar rifles chambered in the ever popular and affordable. Two days ago it was 59 degrees, and today it is 30, but i couldnt wait to test out my new magazine.
Trust colt craftsmanship for the perfect magazine to pair with your firearm. His patents are credited with the development of 1886 whitney magazine rifle, the tiesing magazine rifle, the kennedy magazine rifle, and the colt burgess magazine rifle, among many others. These are colt magazines for most colt pistols and rifles, offered in blue or stainless. Suggested reading order for the nicholas colt series. The chapters include an andrew burgess biography, colt lever action models, colt factory historical records, the sporting rifle, the standard carbine, the light carbine, the colt winchester agreement, and the m1886 whitney magazine rifle. There are other references but none have the detail of this book. A number of issues have product or other gun related articles. The coltburgess rifle, also known as the 1883 burgess rifle or simply the burgess rifle, is a leveraction repeating rifle produced by colts patent firearms. Formed in 1981, armory publications has published the books listed below. To assemble the parts slide the bolt into the action from the back.
Made from 1883 to 1885, this levergun was part of colt s plan to provide a wellrounded complement of firearms to the shooting public. This is a solid example of a coltburgess lever action rifle that was manufactured circa 18831885. In 1893, he opened the burgess gun company in buffalo, new york and manufactured pumpaction and folding shotguns. Using genuine colt parts ensures the same fit, finish, and quality found on the original firearm. The downside is that demand for it is high and so are the prices. All of the books listed work as standalone thrillers, depending on reader preference. Colts magazine rifle, commonly referred to as the coltburgess by collectors, first hit the market in 1883 and was offered in rifle and carbine. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bbl is marked ph on the top of the hood and there is a small 5 just below the bbl lug. Manufacture of the colt burgess ceased early in 1885 only 21 months following its introduction. The colt rifle 18841902 hardcover january 1, 1984 by ted tivey author 4. Lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. The stock and forearm are black walnut with an oil finish. Colt magazines products available today up to 35% off. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. In stock saleclearance colt 1911 magazines at brownells. The coltburgess rifle, also known as the 1883 burgess rifle or simply the burgess rifle, is a leveraction repeating rifle produced by colt s patent firearms manufacturing company between 1883 and 1885. The 73, along with its companion colt single action army revolver, were credited. Has anyone found a source of working reproduction magazines for the colt 1903 pocket hammerless. Introduced in 1902, this model had two major changes from the 1900 model. Production on this rifle was limited to just over 6,400 units manufactured from 1883 to january 1885. Click the titles in bold below to order your favorite colt books from the coltautos. Lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew burgess maxwell, samuel on.
Although published at a later date, the events in colt and lady 52 precede those in jude hardins debut thriller pocket47. The colt model 1883 burgess rifle featured several improvements to the winchester 1873, and since the quality of colt products rivaled that of winchester, the threat to its breadandbutter lever. Including 18725 burgess, 1878 burgess, the kennedy, 1881 marlin, the tiesing, 1886 whitney and colt burgess by samuel l. In this video ill shoot a replica of colt s burgess lever action rifle. Historic and unique colt burgess prototype doublebarreled lever. Colt carries magazines for 1911 and ar models of pistols and rifles. Well, just a quick update, just two days ago, on january 25th, i ordered my new colt 1903.
He used to be a rock star whose entire family and the members of his band died in a bad plane crash twenty years ago. Historic and unique colt burgess prototype doublebarreled lever action carbine. Including 18725 burgess, 1878 burgess, the kennedy, 1881. The henry also placed the magazine under the barrel, rather than in the. The burgess rifle was colt s only entrance into the leveraction rifle market, produced to compete with winchester repeating arms companys line of popular rifles. Colt 1911 government o frame magazines gun parts corp. A history of the guns and the company that made them has some information on the 1881 but not the level of detail on the variations or the number of closeup pictures. The available volume is dale olsons the burgess long range repeating rifle model 1878 and other related stories, published just a few years ago in appropriately wyoming. Other gun makers manufactured some of his designs under license, including whitney arms, who manufactured a lever action rifle, and colt, who also manufactured a lever action rifle 18831885 in an attempt to compete with winchester. Lever action magazine rifles maxwell samuel alibris. Maxwell, sr hardcover january 1, 1985 by samuel l maxwell author 5.
I have been in the gun book business for 30 years and probably sold these books originally to these gentlemen whos collections i purchased, they loved their books and treated their collections with pride. An american classic collectors guides by michael e. For the price, it is a good reference, although i suspect the unavailable book samuel maxwells lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew burgess. Mgw carries a large selection of magazines that fit many models of firearms from colt in various capacities, styles, and colors. Colt lady 52 pocket47 crosscut snuff tag 9 key death blood tattoo sycamore bluff note. The coltburgess magazine rifle 1985 maxwell collector. His patents are credited with the development of 1886 whitney magazine rifle, the tiesing magazine rifle, the kennedy magazine rifle, and the coltburgess magazine rifle, among many others. Aka model m has anyone found a more available mag that fits or can be modified to fit. Colt 6 round 45 acp officers model magazine with nickel finish md.
Colt 1911 factory governmentcommander full size 8round magazine. The rampant colt colt collectors association arms heritage magazine man at armsgun collector. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Made from 1883 to 1885, this levergun was part of colts plan to provide a wellrounded complement of firearms to the shooting public. Colt magazines for sale online gun clips and magazines. This is the book for the burgess, whitney, colt, and 1881 marlin rifles. Original colt magazine for the model 1900 and early 1902 38 a. Lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of. Bullard repeating arms company, burgess and kennedy lever action rifles. Clearly it was a used gun after burgess abandoned the concept of a. Nicholas colt is the main character in this series of thriller crime novels by jude hardin.
Colt books and videos for sale books and videos colt. Burgess 18371908 was a new york photographer who apprenticed with mathew brady, and later turned his attention to improving the level action rifle. Including 18725 burgess, 1878 burgess, the kennedy, 1881 marlin, the tiesing, 1886 whitney and colt burgess. Including 18725 burgess, 1878 burgess, the kennedy, 1881 marlin, the tiesing, 1886 whitney and coltburgess. Haskew is the editor of wwii history magazine and the former editor of world war ii magazine. Andrew burgesss leveraction rifle produced by colt may have had too short a lifespan, but an italianmade replica gives this grand rifle a new lease on life. The butt was lengthened and squared so that the magazine would hold eight rounds, and a.
It is a a three pin linkage using the lever pin, an intermediate pin, and the pin holding the linkage to the bolt. Theres also a magazine firearms patent index with facsimiles of many patents, and a recommended reading list. Jesse james with a burgess patent 1881 marlin rifle. The coltburgess rifle, also known as the 1883 burgess rifle or simply the burgess rifle, is a leveraction repeating rifle produced by colts patent firearms manufacturing company between 1883 and 1885. Lever action is a type of firearm action which uses a lever located around the trigger guard. Brown faux leather with gilt lettering to cover and spine. The locking mechanism of a colt burgess can be seen here. This is a scarce example of the colt burgess lever action rifle. Colt gun magazines including colt 1911 magazines and colt ar15 magazines for sale online at discount prices.
Colts variations of the old model pocket pistol 1848 to 1842. Click the titles in bold below to order your favorite colt books from the bookstore. Left side of frame has the rampant colt between the patent and colt address. The burgess rifle was colts only entrance into the leveraction rifle market, produced to compete with winchester repeating arms companys line of popular rifles. It was hoped that this gun would be accepted in the military trials of 1878 to adopt a repeating rifle. Colt burgess magazine rifle by maxwell samuel abebooks.
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