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A VERY UNUSUAL 1876 WINCHESTER WITH 20" OCTAGON BARREL
Guns International #: 101337657 Seller's Inventory #: W2354
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1876 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 960
Total Number of Listings: 52526
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
Early 1st model rifle that has been fitted with a dust cover. Pictured on page 221 of the George Madis Winchester book by serial number. He explains that the gun had a standard 28" barrel but before it left the factory it was returned and barrel was shortened and provided with a set trigger. At that time it was converted to 45-60. We can only assume that it was shortened to the 20" length at that same time as well. Base that assumption on the fact that the muzzle end looks to have always been a 20" barrel. Rifle was made in 1877 but was not shipped from the factory until July 17, 1880. Gun has sharp corners, correct sights, excellent mechanics and correct dust cover. Metal is a plum /brown with traces of finish in the protected areas. A very rare unique gun.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
SOLD
Antique: Yes