Ther is a cheaper book by dale olson that i am trying to get. The available volume is dale olsons the burgess long range repeating rifle model 1878 and other related stories, published just a few years ago in appropriately wyoming. Lever action magazine rifles by maxwell burgess marlin. The author focuses on the inventive genius of andrew burgess who worked in the field of lever action magazine rifles a mere sixteen years, but saw his work embroiled in intense lawsuits featuring the giants of the firearms industry. Identifying whitney leveraction guns the eli whitney museum. Find savage arms rifles for sale at competitive prices at. All parts listed in this category are specific to the marlin model 39a rifles made post 2009 unless otherwise noted. The best rifles for hunting, longrange shooting, plinking or gun collecting. Extremely rare colt burgess deluxe lever action rifle with. Browning lever action rifles browning 22250 remington 243 winchester 308 winchester 7. Its out of print but older copies occasionally turn up. Unfollow 30 30 lever action rifles to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Accompanying gun is a collectors edition, 1 of book colt burgess magazine rifle by samuel l.
Special order whitneykennedy lever action sporting rifle. Lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew burgess by maxwell, samuel l. If you ever want to learn an alternative history of early nonwinchester lever action magazine rifles, one of the best sources is a book titled lever action magazine rifles by samuel maxwell. A great many photographs including highlydetailed closeups are to be found in the book. Magazine rifles for sale military collectibles for sale. There are many more variations that are discussed in sam maxwells book lever action magazine rifles, published in 1976 by taylor publishing company.
Back pastedown has a previous owners bookplate at center of page. I have several other firearms books listed from an old time gun collector. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of lever action repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. Lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew burgess hardcover 1976 by samuel maxwell author. Most lever action rifles suffer from accuracy problems caused by the limitations of the flatnosed ammunition for which they are chambered. No matter if you are looking for highcapacity magazines, factory rifle magazines, extended pistol magazines, the highly regarded magpul pmag. This attractive late burgess rifle was manufactured in april to july of 1885 and is pictured and discussed on pages 201211 of lever action magazine rifles derived from the patents of andrew burgess by maxwell and identified as.
I really liked the brass frame look of the henry goldenboy, but i couldnt rationalize another. Save 30 30 lever action rifles to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Lever action magazines rifles, dervied from the patents of andrew burg. With all the new bolt action and arstyle rifles on the market, you might think hunters have forgotten about lever guns. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Mar 01, 2007 the lever action isnt just a type of rifle. Burgess 18371908 was a new york photographer who apprenticed with mathew brady, and later turned his attention to improving the level action rifle. Apr 03, 2014 for the price, it is a good reference, although i suspect the unavailable book samuel maxwells lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew burgess would have significantly more technical detail. The book goes on to mention that the present owner of the rifle was unknown, the images in the book were obtained from the auction house.
Lever action magazines rifles, dervied from the patents of andrew burg illustrated price list of the whitney kennedy repeating rifle and whitne 1976 samuel maxwell lever action magazine rifles gun book. Lever action magazine rifles by sl maxwell, sr ebay. Military small arms seriesvolume two the spiw the deadliest weapon that never was by r. A very rare special order kennedy large caliber rifle with full octagon barrel, and half magazine. Though selfpublished, this book is not to be dismissed. Its been a long time since weve had a whitney lever action rifle on the site but.
Whitney kennedy large frame lever action rifle antique arms, inc. Page 235 of this book is a serial number table which indicates that only about 16,385 of these rifles were produced in period 18831903 with the vast majority being produced before 1892. A history of the guns and the company that made them has some information on the 1881 but not the level of detail on the variations or the number of closeup pictures. His patents are credited with the development of 1886 whitney magazine rifle, the tiesing magazine rifle, the kennedy magazine rifle, and the colt. The lever alone must have cost a fortune to manufacture see photo of lever extended. The information given here is meant only as a basic guide to identifying whitney lever guns. While lever action rifles generally possess a greater rate of fire than bolt action rifles, lever action firearms are also generally fed from a tubular magazine, similar to the one used on the first bolt action rifle, which limits the type of ammunition that can be used in them. Unconstitutional new jersey magazine law reverses ban on. Maxwell action lever the from derived 1976 l 1st magazine rifles signed samuel the 1st signed from lever samuel maxwell magazine 1976 action l rifles derived samuel l maxwell. Historic and unique colt burgess prototype doublebarreled. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available.
Lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew burgess maxwell, samuel on. Lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew burgess. Winchester lever action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the american west. Feature stories and news for modern firearms by nra american rifleman magazine. For the price, it is a good reference, although i suspect the unavailable book samuel maxwells lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew burgess would have significantly more technical detail. The chapters include an andrew burgess biography, colt lever action models, colt factory historical records, the sporting rifle, the standard carbine, the light carbine, the coltwinchester agreement, and the m1886 whitney magazine rifle. Derived from the patents of andrew burgess maxwell, samuel l. The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as the gun that won the west. Lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of andrew burgess by samuel l. Colt burgess magazine rifle by maxwell samuel abebooks.
Copious illustrations, patent drawings and photographs. The six best lever action rifles and when to use them. The companys first bolt action rifle, the model 1883 winchester third model hotchkiss magazine gun is introduced. The lever action rifle is an iconic american firearm. Brown faux leather with gilt lettering to cover and spine. Image 1 of 1 for lever action magazine rifles derived from the patents of andrew burgess. Leveraction rifles that epitomize this great firearm design. Safe to use in tubular magazines, these bullets feature higher ballistic coefficients and deliver dramatically. This is a very rare colt burgess with special order checkered stocks and desirable casehardened action. The model 1873 was one of the most successful winchester rifles of its day, with winchester marketing it as the gun that won the west. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. Lever action magazine rifles maxwell samuel alibris.
Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. Foxing to the page edges and first and last couple of leaves. Burgandy boards with gilt lettering and embossed gold design to front cover. Sniper osprey, 2004, and he has also contributed to a number of magazines. The gun collection the eli whitney museum and workshop. Illustrated price list of the whitney kennedy repeating rifle and whitne. Furthermore, they turn out everything from rifles, shotguns even pistols yes, the mares leg is considered a pistol in lever action, semiauto, singleshot, even pump action. Maxwell bodenheim georgie may signed 1st edition 1928. Accept return of printed books that prove to be defective upon collation provided said defect is not indicated in the catalogue entry, and b. Samuel l maxwell lever action magazine rifles derived from. For the price, it is a good reference, although i suspect the unavailable book samuel maxwells lever action magazine rifles, derived from the. Lever action magazine rifles, derived from the patents of.
After winchester begins experimenting with revolvers, an informal gentlemens agreement is reached colt will stick to making revolvers and winchester will stick to making lever action rifles. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. In the book lever action magazine rifles by maxwell the author lists only 111 total special order colt burgess rifles and only 16 of these were casehardened. Free usps media mail shipping i only ship to the lower 48 states 324012167606. Most are quite pricey as its a rare book, but worth the money. By the 1890s, winchester had established an extremely successful business in leveraction rifles. The previous law in new jersey had banned semiauto. The blr utilizes a reliable box magazine that protects bullet tips and allows it to fire powerful gamedropping magnum cartridges. There is a great deal of research and information regarding the whitney kennedy. Lever action magazine rifles derived by maxwell samuel. Including 18725 burgess, 1878 burgess, the kennedy, 1881 marlin, the tiesing, 1886 whitney and coltburgess by samuel l. The gunmaker even dusted off the old 1860 henry rifle design in recent years, truly helping it live up to its name. In jack behns book 4570 rifles, there is a picture of a burgess experimental 16 ga.
Lee ermey the gunny auctions now live on article, featured auctions from the personal collection of the gunny, r. Introduced shortly after the american civil war, the very first winchester, the m1866, would go on to see military service as far afield as bulgaria, but it was in the hands of civilians that it would become known as the gun that won the west. Older shooters may like them for nostalgic reasons, and younger shooters may be looking at them for cowboy action shooting, defense, or just plain fun. Winchester leveraction rifles weapon book 42 and millions of other books. Lever action magazine rifles derived by maxwell samuel abebooks.
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Lever action magazine rifles signed by maxwell, samuel l. Accompanied by the book lever action magazine rifles, maxwell, which shows this exact rifle, pictured on pp. The six best lever action rifles and when to use them by. Bolt action rifles are generally more accurate than lever actions, and lever actions will never match the rate of fire achieved by a semiauto. When will they make a box magazine lever gun for handgun ammo, also why not chamber the 7. John brownings designs for the 1886, 1892, and 1894 models had proven very popular, and so winchester seeing the potential of the.
For more than half a century, the marlin model 336 has stood as a model of what a modern lever action hunting rifle should be. Details about the coltburgess magazine rifle by samuel l. Derived from the patents of andrew burgess written by, samuel l. This book covers a wide variety of lever action rifles based on the burgess patents including burgess, marlin, kennedy, whitney, tiesing, and coltburgess rifles. Including 18725 burgess, 1878 burgess, the kennedy, 1881 marlin, the tiesing, 1886 whitney and colt burgess. Does anyone know where i could get a copy of lever action magazine rifles. Maxwells the coltburgess magazine rifle, selfpublished in 1985 in an limited edition of 1,000. The author uses a technical and pictorial approach to his subject, as he was a collector writing for fellow collectors. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. Including 18725 burgess, 1878 burgess, the kennedy, 1881 marlin, the tiesing, 1886 whitney and coltburgess. Theres also a magazine firearms patent index with facsimiles of many patents, and a recommended reading list. From owner, anthony imperato henry owners have my personal guarantee to make certain that they are 100% satisfied with their purchase of our rifles. Lever action magazine rifles derived from the patents of andrew burgess. I also used to see it at gunshows at the book dealers.
Foxing to the page edges and first and last couple of. These will have a rep proof mark on the right side of the barrel. Identifying whitney leveraction guns eli whitney museum. Find great deals on ebay for lever action rifle and lever action air rifle. Looking for the latest in the tactical leveraction. If you ever want to learn an alternative history of early nonwinchester lever action magazine rifles, one of the best sources is a book titled lever action magazine riflesby samuel maxwell. Brownells is your source for henry repeating arms at brownells parts and accessories.
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