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Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Open-Top Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Open-Top Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Open-Top Straight-Grip Lever Action Rifle, #986, .45-75 cal., 28'' octagon barrel, blue barrel and mag tube, case-hardened frame, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate; fancy checkered walnut stock, with lower tang with XXX. Rifle shows earliest features, including fat hammer and buttplate toe. Standard early rear sight with sporting front. Shipped from the factory Sept. 27, 1877, with factory letter. 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. Action is crisp, correct type 5-groove bore is as new. (Walt Hallstein collection) Est.: $8,000-$12,000.