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Fine Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Fine Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
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Estimate: $8000 - 12000
Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876
Manufactured in 1888, this is a Third Model 1876 Lever Action rifle with the dust cover guide rail integral to the receiver. German silver blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight graduated 2 -10 and marked "1876" at the top, and there is a short range tang mounted peep sight. 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 "40-60 W.C.F." at the breech. The bottom of the brass elevator has been stamped "40 - 60". The upper tang marking is covered by the peep sight and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate with buttstock compartment containing a five piece cleaning rod.
BBL: 28 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40-60 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 62966
Condition:
Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 60% original thin blue finish mixed with smooth brown patina. The receiver retains 70% original blue finish with loss due to flaking and edge wear, with a smooth brown patina on the exposed areas. The hammer shows a 60% original case color, the lever has a smooth silver gray patina and the buttplate has a dark brown patina. The wood is very good. The otherwise fine butt stock has had a coat of varnish added and shows a couple minor gouges, and some minor dents and scratches. The forearm shows a few minor scratches and handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is fine.