VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 1 OF 1000 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 1 OF 1000 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 45-60. SN 10036. This ultra rare rifle is one of only 5 ( and this being the only one currently known to survive) “1 of 1000” ever made with 30” bbls. The bbl is full oct. with full magazine and fine, center crotch cut, beautifully figured walnut with checkered forearm and straight stock that has a crescent steel buttplate with trap. The front sight is a Lyman hunting sight ivory bead and the rear sight is a very early Winchester folding leaf original sight. The tang is mounted with a Lyman tang sight. It has the second model screwed on dust cover rail with an impressed thumbprint dust cover. The chamber area of the exposed bbl flats is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and the engraved script legend “One of One Thousand”. The muzzle is matching engraved on five flats with identical patterns and a single silver band to match the silver band over the chamber. The caliber marking is rolled on the top flat above the rear sight and below the bbl markings. This special rifle is further equipped with single set trigger. It is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter dated Jan. 22, 2004 completely identifying this rifle as having been shipped on June 8, 1880 to order number 20253. It is also accompanied by a square corner box of Remington-UMC ammunition containing 15 original rounds. The box has a pea green label with black lettering. This very rare Winchester was recently purchased out of the family which had owned it since 1905. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% original blue, thinned and turning brown over the chamber area and in front of the rear sight. Magazine tube retains 40-50% original blue with the balance turned brown. Forend cap is a smooth brown patina. Receiver and sideplates retain 75-80% silvered case colors with the balance a smooth brown patina. Wood is sound and shows substantial wear and handling with no original finish remaining and with minor handling and use marks commensurate with the overall condition of the rifle. Mechanics are fine and the bore is bright and shiny. The ammunition is bright and clean. Box is intact with some split corners and a couple pieces of tape. 4-50355 JR136 (175,000-225,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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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	1135	$0.00	VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 1 OF 1000 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 45-60. SN 10036. This ultra rare rifle is one of only 5 ( and this being the only one currently known to survive) “1 of 1000” ever made with 30” bbls. The bbl is full oct. with full magazine and fine, center crotch cut, beautifully figured walnut with checkered forearm and straight stock that has a crescent steel buttplate with trap. The front sight is a Lyman hunting sight ivory bead and the rear sight is a very early Winchester folding leaf original sight. The tang is mounted with a Lyman tang sight. It has the second model screwed on dust cover rail with an impressed thumbprint dust cover. The chamber area of the exposed bbl flats is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and the engraved script legend “One of One Thousand”. The muzzle is matching engraved on five flats with identical patterns and a single silver band to match the silver band over the chamber. The caliber marking is rolled on the top flat above the rear sight and below the bbl markings. This special rifle is further equipped with single set trigger. It is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter dated Jan. 22, 2004 completely identifying this rifle as having been shipped on June 8, 1880 to order number 20253. It is also accompanied by a square corner box of Remington-UMC ammunition containing 15 original rounds. The box has a pea green label with black lettering. This very rare Winchester was recently purchased out of the family which had owned it since 1905. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% original blue, thinned and turning brown over the chamber area and in front of the rear sight. Magazine tube retains 40-50% original blue with the balance turned brown. Forend cap is a smooth brown patina. Receiver and sideplates retain 75-80% silvered case colors with the balance a smooth brown patina. Wood is sound and shows substantial wear and handling with no original finish remaining and with minor handling and use marks commensurate with the overall condition of the rifle. Mechanics are fine and the bore is bright and shiny. The ammunition is bright and clean. Box is intact with some split corners and a couple pieces of tape. 4-50355 JR136 (175,000-225,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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