RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION MUSKET.

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 45-75. SN 28939. This musket is in the Hawaii Civil Guard range and is only four numbers away from an identified Hawaii Civil Guard musket which is number 28943. Usual configuration with 31-1/2″ bbl, pinched blade front sight with saber bayonet lug/bbl band and an “1876” marked ladder rear sight that appears to be a replacement. It has straight grain wood with full-length forearm and middle band with sling loop and corresponding loop on the straight grip stock. It has a slot and guide for a ramrod on the left side of the forearm. The right side of the buttstock has stamped numbers that appear to be “89” in two places. Accompanied by a saber bayonet with 20″ yataghan blade, brass handle & hand guard with fish scale grip & bird head pommel. The left ricasso has a crown “G” proof and the right side a crown “W” proof. The bbl opening is slightly out of rnd and will not fit completely down on the bbl. CONDITION: Fair to good. Metal retains an even dark brown patina overall with some light to moderate pitting on the receiver and dust cover. Stock has a crack back of the top tang and the forearm two large deep gouges, otherwise the wood is sound showing heavy wear with an old, very dark patina. Dust cover is a little loose and frequently does not retract the entire distance, otherwise mechanics are fine with strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Bayonet has about 50% orig polish under light surface rust and dirt. Edge of the blade has several nicks and hammer marks on the spine. Handle is very fine, retaining a dark mustard patina. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54585 JR151 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	1194	$4,025.00	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 45-75. SN 28939. This musket is in the Hawaii Civil Guard range and is only four numbers away from an identified Hawaii Civil Guard musket which is number 28943. Usual configuration with 31-1/2″ bbl, pinched blade front sight with saber bayonet lug/bbl band and an “1876” marked ladder rear sight that appears to be a replacement. It has straight grain wood with full-length forearm and middle band with sling loop and corresponding loop on the straight grip stock. It has a slot and guide for a ramrod on the left side of the forearm. The right side of the buttstock has stamped numbers that appear to be “89” in two places. Accompanied by a saber bayonet with 20″ yataghan blade, brass handle & hand guard with fish scale grip & bird head pommel. The left ricasso has a crown “G” proof and the right side a crown “W” proof. The bbl opening is slightly out of rnd and will not fit completely down on the bbl. CONDITION: Fair to good. Metal retains an even dark brown patina overall with some light to moderate pitting on the receiver and dust cover. Stock has a crack back of the top tang and the forearm two large deep gouges, otherwise the wood is sound showing heavy wear with an old, very dark patina. Dust cover is a little loose and frequently does not retract the entire distance, otherwise mechanics are fine with strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Bayonet has about 50% orig polish under light surface rust and dirt. Edge of the blade has several nicks and hammer marks on the spine. Handle is very fine, retaining a dark mustard patina. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54585 JR151 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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