WINCHESTER DLX MODEL 1876 RIFLE IN 45-75

Description:
Special order deluxe rifle features 28 inch octagon barrel chambered in 45-75 caliber with a bright shiny near excellent bore. Sights include a blade front and an "1876" marked folding ladder rear. Barrel and full length mag tube retain some traces of blue with the balance a mottled gray/brown patina. Special order Single Set Trigger that works. Casehardened receiver has faded colors with good traces of color in the protected areas. Dust cover has thinning traces of blue. Good traces of case colors on the hammer and lever. Forend cap and rifle style buttplate are also a mottled gray/brown. Deluxe checkered walnut stock with pistolgrip have soft worn checkering with light scratches and handling mars. Two hairline cracks coming off the upper tang at the wrist. 5 Piece cleaning rods in the butt. Mechanically excellent. Factory letter stating the configuration and that the rifle was made in 1882.

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Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-75 Winchester

Price: $14,975.00