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Burgess Folding Shotgun

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Burgess Folding Shotgun
Quick Overview
Production
1892 - 1894
Caliber
Overview

The Burgess Folding Shotgun was a uniquely innovative lever-action shotgun that could fold in half for compact storage and transport. Designed by Andrew Burgess, it was marketed to cavalry and travelers needing a packable firearm. The folding mechanism was patented in 1892 and remains one of the most distinctive shotgun designs ever produced.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
38 in
Barrel Length
20 in
Weight
7.5 lbs
Mechanical
Action Type
Lever-action (folding)
Trigger Type
Single-stage
Sights Type
Bead
Magazine Capacity
4
Additional Information
frame
steel
barrel
smoothbore
action Type
lever-action folding

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