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*SOLD* Colt 1883 Burgess Rifle .44-40 Blue 25 1/2" *RARE AND HIGHLY COVETED RIFLE*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1883 Colt Burgess lever-action rifle, produced from 1883 to 1885, represents Colt's only foray into the lever-action rifle market, a market largely dominated by Winchester Repeating Arms Company at the time. With only 6,403 units produced before manufacturing ceased in early 1885, just 21 months after its introduction, the Burgess rifle is considered one of the rarest Colt firearms today, significantly enhancing its appeal among collectors. The rifle is named after i
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Mar 27th 2025