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Patented January 7, 73.
In 1880, Samual V. Kennedy and Frank W. Tiesing redesigned the 1878 Burgess rifle to accept the popular .44 Winchester Center Fire cartridge. With the basic machining already in place, the transition was rather inexpensive. The last Burgess was shipped from the factory in March 1880 and the first Kennedy was also shipped in March 1880. Estimated dates of production: Early 1880 to early 1886.
Total production estimated at approximately 23,500. E range introduced the .45-60 cartridge. Frame becomes slightly larger. F and G range the loop lever was introduced. .45-75, .40-60, and .38-40 rifles were introduced. .50-95 and .32-20 were made in late production. Barrel markings: Initially marked only Kennedy, after nearly 2000, Whitneyville Armory Ct. U.S.A. was added to the address. Tang markings: Early markings were; PATENTED January 7, 1873-May 19, 1879 Later markings were; PAT’D JANY. 7-73. APRIL 12 ) MAY 13 AUG. 12-79 It appears that the die might have had a break in it, as April 12 is not clear on all that were examined. Serial numbers: Serial numbers began with 1, approximately 4500 the serial number Sequence was changed to a letter prefix, i.e. A1-A999, to B1-B999 continuing this sequence till the end of production in the high S range. Serial numbers are located under the lever and also on the lever. By opening the lever both these numbers can be observed. However, there are some that are found without numbers in one or more of these places. Most all of the parts are also marked.
The gun has many scrapes and a few of the screws have been replaced.
The stock seems to have been refinished.
There is a 4 hairline crack in the butt-stock behind the tang.
The fore-end is in very good condition.
The mag tube is without dents.
There is no actual rust however, some freckling.
Make: E. Whitney Condition: Good
Barrel Length: 23 1/2
Caliber: 44 Cal. (44-40)
Serial # - Firearms: J581
Auction Location:
Online Only, Online Only, Ontario, L3Y7B6, Canada
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Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario Tax |
| HST |
5% |
Quebec Tax |
| HST |
15% |
Nova Scotia Tax |
| HST |
13% |
Newfoundland Tax |
| Sask |
5% |
Saskatchewan Tax |
| Man |
5% |
Manitoba Tax |
| BC |
5% |
BC Tax |
| AB |
5% |
Alberta Tax |
| NB |
15% |
New Brunswick |
| PIT |
14% |
PEI |
| YK |
5% |
Yukon Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
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Infinite |
19% |
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| Handling |
10.00
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Not Applicable
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This fee applies to each item
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| Insurance |
3%
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Not Applicable
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This fee applies to the total of the invoice
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