The Burgess 1878 Military Carbine, chambered in .45-70 Government, was an innovative lever-action rifle produced by Whitneyville Armory. It featured a unique and robust locking bar mechanism designed by Andrew Burgess, capable of handling high pressures. Despite its strength, the carbine faced production issues, including jamming in its side-loading variant and dangerous ammunition detonation problems with Remington UMC cartridges, which ultimately limited its military adoption and commercial success.
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