Locations: Buffalo, New York
See—COLT and WHITNEY

One of the most prolific 19th century designers was Andrew Burgess, who established his own company in 1892. Burgess Gun Company manufactured slide action shotguns and rifles, operated by a unique pistol-grip prior to their being purchased by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1899. Arms based on Burgess' patents were manufactured by a variety of American gun makers. Serial numbers for all Burgess shotguns begin at 1000.