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This is another creation of Andrew Burgess' genius. He created many firearms and patents that leave him nameless in the gun industry. Burgess was second only to John Browning in his patents of firearms and related inventions.

Burgess worked with many well known names in the gun business such as Colt, Eli Whitney, Marlin to name a few. Many of his patents are still in use today over 100 years after his design. This rifle is one of several that he worked with Whitney to build and though they were extremely well made, they weren't very common.


Finding a Saddle Ring Carbine in a large bore, especially in this condition is extremely fortunate, and I had to take advantage of the opportunity to buy it before it disappeared somewhere else. It is a 45-60 which is a shorter version of the 45-70 with a lighter bullet. I have a 45-60 already in a Winchester 1876, now with a pair of 45-60's I only have need for whatever else I can find someday.

More of Burgess' inventions:

Whitney Kennedy early "S" lever in 44-40...



Burgess Wrist/slide action in 44-40 with 2 barrels...







Burgess 12 gauge wrist/slide shotgun...





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