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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
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Manufactured in 1878, this is a Second Model 1876 Lever Action rifle with the dust cover guide rail secured to the receiver with two screws. Blade front sight and adjustable sporting leaf rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards. The top barrel flat is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT/KING'S- IMPROVEMENT- PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight and there are no caliber markings. The barrel gauges at 45 caliber. The bottom of the brass elevator is also unmarked. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The rifle is equipped with a factory single set trigger. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).
BBL: 28 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-75
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 7822
Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 40% of the original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance and a small amount of minor spotting on the frame and side plates. The hammer, lever and buttplate have a smooth mottled gray and dark patina, with some strong traces of original case colors on the hammer. The wood is very good with a minor filled repair just left of the buttplate tang and scattered dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is fine.