Winchester ~ 1876 ~ .45-60 Winchester

Description:
This Winchester model 1876 lever action rifle is chambered in .45-60 Winchester. Manufactured in 1882, this is a solid example of Winchester's powerful "Centennial" rifle. The Winchester Model 1876 was designed and manufactured specifically with those in mind on the western frontier who desired more firepower than .44-40 could offer. These "big bore" Winchesters truly had the stopping power to handle just about anything thrown at them in the American West, and were the company's most powerful repeater until the introduction of the Model 1886 a decade later. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .45-60 caliber with an octagon barrel and set trigger when received at the warehouse on 20 October 1882, and shipped on 10 April 1883, in order no. 3579. This particular example has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover guide and dust cover with grip serrations at the rear. The top barrel flat has the two-line address and King's patent marking and the caliber marking at the breech. The caliber marking is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model designation is marked on the upper tang and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a Beach type combination front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a combination peep sight on the upper tang. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. Fine, retains 40% of the original blue finish, traces of original case colors in sheltered areas, and 40% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance a mixed grey and brown patina, scattered light handling marks, and some scattered surface freckling. The refinished wood is very good with a minor chip absent near the tang of the buttplate, a couple hairline cracks, and scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically functions. .45-60 Winchester

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Chambers: N/A
Metal Condition: Very good with minor wear and handling marks
Wood Condition: Very good with minor wear and handling marks
Barrels: N/A
Triggers: Standard
Stock Dimensions:
14" LoP
Fore End: Smooth walnut
Butt Pad: Metal
Sights: Post front sight/mid-barrel adjustable sight
Chokes: N/A
Item Location: Fort Worth, TX

Price: $6,999.99