Colt Burgess

Ram Hammer · Post by **Ram Hammer** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:15 pm

You don't see one of these every day. Is it worth what they are asking?

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin ... emID=20777

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:36 pm

I don't know if it is, but it sure is cool!

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:58 pm

No way! They are extremely rare, and they do bring huge prices, but although that's a good clean, unmolested Burgess, I think it's at least 20-25% high, and maybe more.

Hillbilly · Post by **Hillbilly** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:12 pm

Ive seen 2 or 3 Colt Burgess rifles. In museums. I dont ever recall seeing any at gun shows (even those collector shows). Certainly rare and hardly ever on the retail market.
~Hill

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:18 pm

Yep, agree with Marlinman. It would have to have much more condition than that one to bring 8 g's. I have seen clean examples better than that one in the 4-5 range. Although the asking prices are high, they are not eagerly sought after. Not many were made, so for that small percentage of guys desiring a Colt levergun, well, you gotta ante up.--------Sixgun

El Mac · Post by **El Mac** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:51 pm

VERY cool!