The Colt Burgess rifles and carbines were only available from 1883 to around 1885, and only 6,403 were manufactured. They were designed by Andrew Burgess who held 894 patents by the end of his life. It has long been rumored that Colt and Winchester came to an gentleman's agreement that Colt would exit the lever action market and Winchester would not release a revolver. There seems to be little other reason for Colt to have discontinued these fine repeating arms so quickly after they introduced them. The Burgess is arguably more advanced and refined than the Winchester Model 1873. This example is marked with the standard two-line address and patent dates on the top barrel flat and correctly lacks caliber markings as it was only offered in .44-40 W.C.F. The left side of the receiver is marked with the iconic Rampant Colt and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. It is fitted with a blade front sight and elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It's mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman