Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
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EXTREMELY RARE BURGESS 1ST MODEL 1878 TWO BAND MILITARY CARBINE
01-25810
Cal. 45-70.
S# 69 (on inside left stock tang). Bbl.
22 7/8″ carbine style w/ bayonet stud. “Lever Action Magazine rifles” by Samuel L. Maxwell SR. on page 96 discusses variations of the rare military carbines. His survey noted only 2 first model 2 band carbines w/ bayonet lugs, S# 69 & S# 245. Additionally two 3rd models S# 1184 & S# 1287 are known. The author states “These 2-band Carbines were probably made as sample or sales models for potential military arms buyers.” Blade front sight & single folding leaf rear sight. Bbl. is marked “G. W. MORSE / PATENTED OCT. 28th 1856”. Top tang is marked “A. Burgess / Patented Jany. 7th 1875 / patented OCT 19th 1875”. Left side of action has saddle ring. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer. Full length 18 1/4″ walnut 2 band carbine forearm w/ replacement copper nosecap. Straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
