WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-75. SN 60639. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight and “1876” marked ladder rear sight. It has extra finish, beautifully grained, American walnut stock & forearm, uncheckered with straight grip and crescent butt with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment on February 11, 1891. CONDITION: Extremely fine, the bbl retains 97-98% strong bright original blue with some very fine spotting over the forearm area. The receiver retains 94-96% strong bright original blue with some light surface flaking and pinpoints of light rust. The lever retains 60-70% dark original case colors, bright in the sheltered areas, and the hammer about 95% bright colors. The wood is sound with a tiny chip near the top tang and a few small handling and use marks and retains most of its original factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-53366 JR774 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1681	$14,950.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-75. SN 60639. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight and “1876” marked ladder rear sight. It has extra finish, beautifully grained, American walnut stock & forearm, uncheckered with straight grip and crescent butt with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment on February 11, 1891. CONDITION: Extremely fine, the bbl retains 97-98% strong bright original blue with some very fine spotting over the forearm area. The receiver retains 94-96% strong bright original blue with some light surface flaking and pinpoints of light rust. The lever retains 60-70% dark original case colors, bright in the sheltered areas, and the hammer about 95% bright colors. The wood is sound with a tiny chip near the top tang and a few small handling and use marks and retains most of its original factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-53366 JR774 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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