WINCHESTER THIRD MODEL 1876 RIFLE IN CALIBER 45-60 WCF

Description:
28 inch octagon barrel chambered in 45-60 WCF caliber that shows 90% blue starting to tone slightly brown at the edges. Full length magazine tube shows 85% finish with slightly more toning to brown. Excellent bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling. Sights include original sporting nickel-silver blade front, an 1876 marked sporting leaf folding rear and a graduated mid-range tang mounted peep.  Blued receiver shows 90% deep dark original finish with light handling marks and limited very light freckling. Lever, hammer and trigger show 60% color case hardened finish. Walnut stocks are solid showing a light cleaning with finish added featuring a trapdoor crescent butt plate. Comes with a factory letter stating configuration and that it was made in 1882.

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.  
 

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-60 Winchester

Price: $12,375.00