Taylors & Co. 1883 Colt Burgess Rifle

RRio · March 31, 2010, 11:23:00 AM

Taylor's & Co. has got an new Colt Burgess rifle that would be great for anyone portraying an 1883+ time era.

At about $1300, the new rifle is a beauty. I handled the prototype at the NRA Convention last spring at the Taylor's & Co. booth and I was highly impressed. This rifle is totally sweet!

The lever throw is shorter than a '92 Winchester and as smooth as silk. The CCH is of Doug Turnbull quality (it may even be Turnbull CCH) and the blue is deep and rich. The walnut stocks were nicely figured and mated to all the metal flawlessly.

I was out at Winter Range 2010 last month, and stopped in at Taylor's tent. They had their production model 1883 Colt Burgess Rifle their and of course I had to compare it to the prototype I handled at the convention.

The production model is every bit as smooth and slick as the prototype that I handled at the NRA convention. I think the only thing that will hold this little rifle back is the $1300 price tag, right now in this economy, but I'd sure like to add one to my rack.

One beautiful little rifle, that I think we're gonna be seeing a lot in the CAS circles.

Short version: Ohmygawd I gottagetoneofthose!

And I gotta say, the folks at Taylor's and Co. are always first rate. They always welcome people to their tent/booth and just make you feel at home. There are a couple other importers that could learn a thing or two about customer relations from them.

Colt Lover · March 31, 2010, 12:32:23 PM

I have heard good things about this gun myself.

Do you know what all calibers?

RRio · March 31, 2010, 12:53:43 PM

Right now I believe just .45 Colt.

Jed Cooper · March 31, 2010, 04:52:53 PM

Got to see one in action this weekend. Sweeeet! LaVista bill brought one to our NCOWS shoot. Very accurate, and no hickups. Jed

jplower · April 01, 2010, 06:50:48 PM

Getting mine tomorrow from Taylors in a 44-40 CARBINE> Will take it out of the box and shoot it right away and report back tomorrow night. This caliber is very hard to get currently. Look for a full report and photos on my web site JPLowerssportsmansdepot.com in a few days.

BlaiseNSaddles · April 10, 2010, 02:38:02 PM

Think any chance this might show up in 357/38?

RRio · June 02, 2010, 11:48:03 AM

Quote from: BlaiseNSaddles on April 10, 2010, 02:38:02 PM
Think any chance this might show up in 357/38?

I would say eventually.

Deadeye Dick · June 02, 2010, 04:59:28 PM

jplower,
Do be sure to let us know how it turns out. I'm a 44 WCF fan myself.
Deadeye Dick