SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 10912. Cal. 45-60. This 1880 produced ’76 rifle has 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and rifle ladder rear sight that appears to be a reproduction. Top flat of bbl has standard 2-line address & patent information with caliber marking over the chamber area. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Top tang is mounted with an orig 76 marked, thin base vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. The tang, under the sight, has an extra hole apparently for a sight with shorter base. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut with early style checkered forearm and fleur-de-lis insert grip with crescent buttplate that has trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “985” and “XX”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced at a time when the west was still very wild with frequent encounters with hostile Indians. Firearms of that day most often saw hard service under extreme adverse conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Given that the cost of this deluxe rifle would have likely precluded the common cowboy or farmer from such a purchase, it is likely that it belonged to a wealthier person or someone in law enforcement. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 85% blue with scattered spots of surface rust and faint sharp edge wear. Magazine tube retains about 80% blue with a few scrapes in the finish and scattered spots of surface rust. Receiver retains faded case colors in sheltered areas, having mostly turned to silver patina. Lever & hammer also retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with numerous small nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine factory finish.A small amount of additional finish has been added to wood and appears to be period.Checkering shows moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with visible rifling and 2 rings toward the muzzle that do not show on the outside. Tang sight appears to be new old stock. 52324-2 (13,500-15,500) – Lot 1063

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1063	$0.00	SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 10912. Cal. 45-60. This 1880 produced ’76 rifle has 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and rifle ladder rear sight that appears to be a reproduction. Top flat of bbl has standard 2-line address & patent information with caliber marking over the chamber area. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Top tang is mounted with an orig 76 marked, thin base vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. The tang, under the sight, has an extra hole apparently for a sight with shorter base. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut with early style checkered forearm and fleur-de-lis insert grip with crescent buttplate that has trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “985” and “XX”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced at a time when the west was still very wild with frequent encounters with hostile Indians. Firearms of that day most often saw hard service under extreme adverse conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Given that the cost of this deluxe rifle would have likely precluded the common cowboy or farmer from such a purchase, it is likely that it belonged to a wealthier person or someone in law enforcement. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 85% blue with scattered spots of surface rust and faint sharp edge wear. Magazine tube retains about 80% blue with a few scrapes in the finish and scattered spots of surface rust. Receiver retains faded case colors in sheltered areas, having mostly turned to silver patina. Lever & hammer also retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with numerous small nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine factory finish.A small amount of additional finish has been added to wood and appears to be period.Checkering shows moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with visible rifling and 2 rings toward the muzzle that do not show on the outside. Tang sight appears to be new old stock. 52324-2 (13,500-15,500) – Lot 1063 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.