MS 420 - Burgess Gun Company Collection

Collection — Box: MS420.01

Identifier: MS 420

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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

Dates

Created: 1893-1899
Other: Date acquired: 01/01/2012

Creator

Burgess, Andrew (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Biographical or Historical Information

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.

Note written by

Extent

0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

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