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38 special · 02-23-2009, 08:32 PM

anyone familiar with Burgess folding shotgun and rough value in excellent condition?

Anchor Clanker · 02-24-2009, 01:53 PM

Need a bit more information. What exactly is the name on the gun, just as it is marked? And is it a single barrel or a double barrel? I have two listings for the name Burgess, just plain Burgess and Burgess Gun Co. The first was a "Trade Brand Name" used on double barrel shotguns sold by the Charles J. Godfery Stores, an importer and dealer located in New York City from 1875 to 1907 ( and maker unknown) and the second was a gun maker located in Buffalo,New York from 1898 to 1903. To give a value, we have to know the condition of the gun mechanically and cosmetic. A photo would help there.

hrf · 02-24-2009, 02:55 PM

The Burgess Gun Co. of Buffalo made a folding shotgun with an odd 12 guage "pump" action activated by an iron sleeve at wrist of stock. The current Flayderman's Guide says made ca. 1892-1899, and lists value in Very Good condition $550.

lakego · 09-04-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 38 special

anyone familiar with Burgess folding shotgun and rough value in excellent condition?

do you have a burgess folding shotgun i would love to buy it thanks steve

02-23-2009, 08:32 PM	#1
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Anchor Clanker V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vacaville,California Posts: 197	Re: burgess shotgun Need a bit more information. What exactly is the name on the gun, just as it is marked? And is it a single barrel or a double barrel? I have two listings for the name Burgess, just plain Burgess and Burgess Gun Co. The first was a "Trade Brand Name" used on double barrel shotguns sold by the Charles J. Godfery Stores, an importer and dealer located in New York City from 1875 to 1907 ( and maker unknown) and the second was a gun maker located in Buffalo,New York from 1898 to 1903. To give a value, we have to know the condition of the gun mechanically and cosmetic. A photo would help there.

02-24-2009, 02:55 PM	#3
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,309	Re: burgess shotgun The Burgess Gun Co. of Buffalo made a folding shotgun with an odd 12 guage "pump" action activated by an iron sleeve at wrist of stock. The current Flayderman's Guide says made ca. 1892-1899, and lists value in Very Good condition $550.