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Rare Winchester 1876 .45-60 WCF SN: 27578

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Rare Winchester 1876 .45-60 WCF SN: 27578
'Third Model' Rare 26" barreled lever action repeating rifle chambered in .45-60 Winchester Center Fire, circa 1882. 1 or only 79 1876 rifles manufactured with a shorter than standard barrel. Includes a letter from the Cody Firearms Museum listing the configuration and noting the 26" barrel. Features a fully blued finish, 26" octagonal barrel, full tube magazine, German silver blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, serrated dust cover, smooth trigger, cleaning rod, checkered hammer spur, metal forend cap, plain walnut forearm and straight grip shoulder stock with crescent buttplate. Also includes reference material as to the rarity of this barrel length. Finish retains 70% original bright bluing mixed with bare metal and browning patina. Marking are crisp. Wood stocks are near fine with minimal dings and very good fitting. Action is mechanically sound and bore retains a nice level of brightness. Condition is excellent. ***Antique Firearm***