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Offline Pancho Peacemaker

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'83 Colt Burgess rifle
« on: April 18, 2011, 01:54:07 PM »
After La Vista Bill's article in last year's "Guns of the Old West", I've had the itch for one of those Burgess replicas.

I was lucky to find one in stock at 3 B Shooting Supply this weekend.  It is a Cimarron import, .45LC, 20" octagonal barrel.

I can't say enough good things about this rifle.  It is light and very well balanced.  Out of the box, the action is buttery smooth.  Mine has some beautiful case hardening on the receiver.  The sliding loading gate sure makes loading less of a thumb busting chore. 

The only thing I had done was to put an ivory bead on the front site.  Sure helps my eyes (as my eye doc says, I've got 60 year old eyes in a 42 year old chassis.)

I'll bring it to the Nationals if anybody wants to give it a run.



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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2011, 02:53:24 PM »
I read a write up on it where the Writer was saying that it won't be that popular because it can't be short stroked. That said a lot about the Writer and his philosophy of 'Cowboy Shooting'.
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2011, 03:29:12 PM »
Pancho, I've seen one at Whittakers, it was really a fine looking gun. Might like to try it in June. See you then. Tj
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2011, 04:17:11 PM »
Jealous as hell.....
I'm resisting as I keep telling myself "it's just out of your time period..."
course the devil in me says adjust your time period you  I D 10 T  ::)
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2011, 07:02:18 PM »
If I ran across one in 44-40, I'd be really tempted.
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2011, 07:48:51 PM »
If you do..can I shoot it  ?  :-*
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2011, 08:45:56 PM »
I've got a rifle in 44-40, case colores, imported by Taylors.  I really like shooting it.
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2011, 03:48:13 AM »
I saw a carbine version at Taylors in 44-40.  I passed since I wanted the full length rifle.
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2011, 10:05:59 AM »
How come i gotta wait until the National?
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2011, 06:39:25 PM »
Cole, where are you located?
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2011, 10:30:55 PM »
John

Just down the road from Pancho.  That's why I was harassing him about having to wait until the National.  ;D


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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2011, 08:35:37 AM »
The reason I asked is the Texas state SASS championship is next month at the Texican Rangers near Comfort.  I'll be shooting my Burgess then if you are coming, you're welcome to exercise it.
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2011, 12:15:30 PM »
Sod Buster, I went to Taylors web page, but did not see it. Where did you view it? Tj
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2011, 05:27:52 PM »
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2011, 05:38:23 PM »
Coal Creek, Thanks pard. Tj
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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2011, 06:17:30 PM »
Ultona shows one for sale on his website at a good price.

http://ultona.110mb.com/Rifles.htm

$1,139.00 .45lc 20" octagonal barrel.

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Re: '83 Colt Burgess rifle
« Reply #16 on: April 21, 2011, 12:11:25 AM »
Isn't this a great site, where we can help each other out?
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« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2011, 01:21:37 AM »
It certainly is a great site!  Lots of knowledge and pards to share it with you!
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