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EARLY, FIRST MODEL "OPEN TOP" 1876 ROUND BARREL RIFLE, .45-75 CALIBER, #5XX, MADE 1876.
Guns International #: 101601365 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1876 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 53
Total Number of Listings: 3274
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
EARLY, FIRST MODEL "OPEN TOP" 1876 ROUND BARREL RIFLE, .45-75 CALIBER, #5XX, MADE 1876. Only the approx. first 3,000 of these were made with no provision for a dust cover. After these were made, like the earlier Model 1873, dust covers became standard. Many first models had dust covers fitted, plus the small survival rate of early rifles makes an unaltered example extremely rare today. This example is in "attic condition" showing no evidence of cleaning. The receiver is a mixture of very aged blue and gray/brown with good blue in the most protected areas and on the loading gate. The 28" barrel and magazine show an attractive even aged blue/brown patina. The front sight is a Rocky Mountain blade while the rear sight is a slightly later long ladder sight with slide intact- is is stamped 1886 on the top portion of the ladder. This is actually a fairly scarce and valuable Winchester sight. Action is fine, half cock notch holds and the mellow brass lifter is uncleaned and unpolished. Barrel and tang markings are all clear and screws are fine. The butt stock is solid with good wood to metal fit and shows only normal handling. The forearm also shows good wood to metal fit and has a partial age crack on the under side running back from the forend cap for a few inches and stops- there is no play in the wood and the forend is basically solid and secure. The bore is surprisingly fine showing good rifling all the way through with any roughness being scattered and light. Overall a handsome and extremely rare 145 year old Model 1876! These early first models seldom show up.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-75 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1876 FIRST MODEL
Serial Number: 5XX
Barrel Length: 28" ROUND
Condition: FINE