Curator's Corner: The Burgess Folding Shotgun

On this episode of Curator's Corner, the Burgess Folding Shotgun makes its debut. Doug Wicklund, Senior Curator at the NRA National Firearms Museum, joins John Popp to examine this late 19th Century shotgun that folds neatly into a tight little bow. As you might have guessed, this shotgun was named for the man who created it, Andrew Burgess. Burgess held almost 900 firearm-related patents at the time of his death. What happened to the patents? Winchester! Tune in to hear the whole story. To discover more than 10,000 zoomable images of the 3,000 firearms at the museum, visit the NFM's website, www.NRAmuseum.com. www.NRAnews.com (episode aired 7-12-12)

[@a2redneck]

when it comes to guns, it almost seems like the best things were already invented and made lol. I'd love to see a reproduction of this and of course, to get my hands on one.

[@jacobskelton5562]

This gun needs to be reproduced for the modern masses.

[@mrstarfishh33]

I have heard Roosevelt only ordered just over 100..?

[@lionbear7706]

indeed, and it only holds 6 shells too...ian at forgotten weapons channel did this gun and really did a great job with a couple great stories.

[@NoClassic]

I was really happy to hear doug make the relationship to a newer folding rifle like the sub2000. It really is amazing how old many of the "new" ideas really are.

[@disneyangelmark647]

Very nice story, should be in the History Books!!!

[@damattalizer]

hilarious story! Great video!

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

I'd like to see a better view of the action and how it cycles.

[@vikybrar850]

If you have any shooting video this antique compact gun then pls upload it or make another video on it while shooting because i must watch how its work how to reload the round in chamber how to inject the shell please make a video for us nd thanks for sharing us this rarely antique piece of compact burgess 🙏🙏🙏

[@50TNCSA]

ide buy a reproduction of this fine shotgun

[@hobo4524]

cool

[@albertwoodward3308]

guns should stay in the hands of real shooters and not behind glass in museums
sad to see it getting white glove only treatment :/

[@mwolfe1486]

This is because not all people are capable of maintaining a gun so well. My dad once sold a gun he had and it was in his possession for a long time. It looked factory new.
However, he took the extra steps to keep them in good condition, which is something not everyone would do. Keeping these weapons behind glass means they aren't put through unnecessary handling in contrast to the care put into it.