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“CENTENNIAL MODEL” Antique WINCHESTER 1876 .40-60 WCF LEVER ACTION RIFLE MP Made in 1887 Classic Cowboy Repeater
Guns International #: 102665213 Seller's Inventory #: 227777
Category: Winchester Rifles - Winchester Rifles - Model 1876
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
“CENTENNIAL MODEL” Antique WINCHESTER 1876 .40-60 WCF LEVER ACTION RIFLE MP
Made in 1887 Classic Cowboy Repeater
Here we present an antique Winchester 1876 Lever Action Rifle chambered in .40-60 WCF, made in 1887 in New Haven, Connecticut. With the arrival of many powerful centerfire cartridges appearing on the firearms market, is was no surprise that Winchester would develop a new rifle based on the proven Winchester function. Up to this point, Winchester was focused on guns competing to fire the established centerfire and rimfire cartridges.
The Winchester Model 1876, also known as the “Centennial Model” due to it appearing in time for America’s 100-year birthday celebration, became their “full-power” answer in the firearms market, with only 63,872 total being made beginning in 1876 and continuing through 1898. The main difference between the Model 1876 over preceding Winchester designs was its enlarged receiver specifically designed to handle the larger, full-power cartridges. The tube magazine could hold up to 15 rounds, depending on the cartridge the rifle was chambered in. The barrel lengths varied between 23 and 36 inches, with all lengths between available. The first production models were chambered in 45-75 WCF, and other chamberings followed firing the .40-60 (as is this one), 45-60, and the .50-95 Winchester Express.
Overall, the Model 1876 more than proved its worth as a Winchester lever action repeater. It was a powerful firearm with great stopping power and reliability second to none. Some of the famous names to use the Model 1876 included the Texas Rangers, the Canadian Mounted Police, the Apache war chief Geronimo, and former US President Teddy Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s first Winchester was a Model 1876 which he ordered when he was 22 years old.
The overall condition is very good. Original blue finish and patina. Robust action. The bore is bright with good rifling. The walnut stock is in good condition, showing use. It has some checkering added to the fore stock. The dust cover is absent. The receiver tang shows more original blue finish, long hidden and protected by a tang sight that used to be mounted there.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 28 inches.
Caliber: .40-60 Winchester Center Fire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$5400
#227777
Price: $5,400.00
Antique: Yes