MS 420 - Burgess Gun Company Collection, 1893-1899 | McCracken Research Library

By Samantha L. Harper

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Collection Overview

Title: MS 420 - Burgess Gun Company Collection, 1893-1899

Primary Creator: Burgess, Andrew (1837-1908)

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Arrangement:

The Burgess Gun Company Collection (No. 420) is arranged into seven series by physical type, as follows:

Outline of Series Arrangement

Advertisements – Box 1, Folder 1

Articles – Box 1, Folder 2

Books – Box 1, Folder 3-5

Pamphlets – Box 1, Folder 6

Periodicals – Box 1, Folder 7-12

Personal – Box 1, Folder 13

Photographs – Box 1, Folder 14-16

Date Acquired: 01/01/2012

Subjects: Firearms--1880-1900

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Primarily secondary source information on the Burgess Gun Company, this collection also includes some information on the Burgess family.

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Collection Historical Note

Founded by Andrew Burgess in 1893 to manufacture guns using his patents and designs, the factory was located in Buffalo, New York. His company hired exhibition shooters such as Brad Barlett and family, and Charles Dammon. Burgess added Charles Loomis as partner in 1894. Burgess sold his company to Winchester in 1899.

Biographical Note

Born in New York state, Burgess initially began life as a photographer, before extending his wartime photography experience into the design and manufacture of more efficient and effective firearms. In 1871 he married Eudora Tiffany, related to the Tiffany & Co. jewelry firm family. He died December 19, 1908 at his home in St. Augustine, Florida.

Subject/Index Terms

Firearms--1880-1900

Administrative Information

Repository: McCracken Research Library

Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Acquisition Source: Bud Burgess

Acquisition Method: Gift.

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