Burgess 1878 Military Carbines: .45-70 Before Winchester
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Burgess 1878 Military Carbine, also known as the Whitney-Burgess-Morse. The presenter highlights its potential as a competitor to Winchester rifles, particularly its ability to chamber the powerful .45-70 Government cartridge. Challenges faced during its short production run, including issues with the lifter mechanism leading to double feeds and sensitive UMC primers, are discussed. The video showcases two rare military carbine variants: a first model with top-loading and a third model with a bayonet lug, noting the overwhelming preference for side-loading configurations.













