Burgess 1878 Military Carbines: .45-70 Before Winchester
This video provides an expert-level deep dive into the Burgess 1878 Military Carbine and Sporting Rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details Andrew Burgess's innovative lever-action design, its production by Whitneyville Armory, and its competition against Winchester in Army trials. The review highlights the unique locking bar mechanism, caliber capabilities (.45-70 Government), and the reasons for its limited commercial success, including jamming issues and ammunition sensitivity.











