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1876 ODDITY 20" OCTAGON .45-60 SHORT RIFLE, #52XXX, MADE 1886
Guns International #: 102711842 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1876 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
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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
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Number of Active Listings: 67
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
1876 ODDITY 20" OCTAGON .45-60 SHORT RIFLE, #52XXX, MADE 1886. Th.is unusual rifle has Winchester proof marks on the rear of the barrel and top of the receiver indicating that it was returned to Winchester some time after 1905 when all guns were proofed before leaving the factory- new or those sent in for repairs. I called the Cody Museum on this one and got a call in sheet showing this rifle was originally shipped as described above, but with a 26" octagon barrel (unusual in itself as the standard was 28"). I was hoping there would be a "return and repair" date for this one, but there was no further info available for this serial number. Looking at the face of the muzzle, the dark aged color matches the barrel perfectly and the magazine retaining band is placed correctly. It seems obvious that this one was returned to have 4" of the barrrel cut. All this is very unusual as by this time (after 1905) the Model 1876 and its black powder calibers were long obsolete with almost all shooters using Models 1886, 1894, and 1895 for their big game hunting. The stock is sound showing some weathering, age and normal handling with good wood to metal fit. The forend is similar with a single sling swivel in the forend cap. The receiver blue has aged to an aged freckled blue/brown as if there was some surface rust at one time that was just wiped off with an oily rag and not scrubbed fortunately! The barrel is similar with good markings and has the desirable 1876 marked ladder sporting sight with slide intact. The front sight base is also intact with the blade missing. Dust cover is intact. Mag tube appears to have had some cold blue added. Uncleaned and unpolished mellow brass lifter is correctly caliber marked. Good action and half cock on the hammer. Bore has good rifling with scattered light pitting. An interesting Winchester made 20" 1876 that recently came out of Arizona where I'm sure it had an interesting life!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-60 Winchester
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1876
Serial Number: 52xxx
Barrel Length: 20" OCT.
Condition: GOOD