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Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Express Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Express Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Express Pistol-Grip Lever Action Rifle, #19532, .50-95 cal., 26'' octagon barrel, blue barrel and mag tube, case-hardened frame, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate; fancy checkered walnut stock with fleur de'lis type inlay to pistol grip, and lower tang marked XX. Early sporting rear sight graduating from 50-300 yards, with Rocky Mountain German silver front. Shipped from the factory Dec. 6, 1881, order number 30146, with factory letter, and complete with letter from the descendant of original owner. Dustcover marked ''Winchester Express/.50 Cal.-95 grs.'' on detachable rail. Condition is excellent as professionally restored, retaining approx. 97% lightly aged case hardening to receiver, lever, hammer and buttplate. Barrel and mag tube show 98% blue with light high edgewear, giving this rifle a very authentic look. Expertly crafted replacement stocks have light added nicks and scuffs and minor flattening to checks. Lifter with very!
sharp edges, indicating the rifle had light mechanical use before restoration. Action is crisp, 5-groove bore is as new. (Walt Hallstein collection) Est.: $10,000-$15,000.