RARE WINCHESTER 1876 WITH 7 LEAF EXPRESS SIGHT.

RARE WINCHESTER 1876 WITH 7 LEAF EXPRESS SIGHT. SN 59681. Cal. 45-75. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, 7-leaf Express rear sight, usual bbl markings with “45-75WCF” on left flat. Standard receiver with sgl set trigger mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet identifying as 45-60 rifle, rnd bbl, plain trigger, 7 leaf and beach sights, received in warehouse 1/20/1888, other remarks “To Russell, Back in warehouse on 11/2/1893 as rifle in 45-75 with oct bbl and set trigger, date shipped 11/3/1893, order no. 2791.” PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in protected areas with remainder a blend of brown and silver patina. Mag tube retains similar finish with minor dent 2″ behind retaining ring. Receiver retains traces of orig blue in protected areas with balance a gray and silver patina. Lifter has lightly scratched name that is not legible. Stock is sound with some nicks and shallow gouges and retains a hand worn open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings; slightly dark at receiver and nose cap and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with dark bore and moderate scattered pitting. 4-36545 BDT305 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2087	$5,750.00	RARE WINCHESTER 1876 WITH 7 LEAF EXPRESS SIGHT. SN 59681. Cal. 45-75. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, 7-leaf Express rear sight, usual bbl markings with “45-75WCF” on left flat. Standard receiver with sgl set trigger mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet identifying as 45-60 rifle, rnd bbl, plain trigger, 7 leaf and beach sights, received in warehouse 1/20/1888, other remarks “To Russell, Back in warehouse on 11/2/1893 as rifle in 45-75 with oct bbl and set trigger, date shipped 11/3/1893, order no. 2791.” PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in protected areas with remainder a blend of brown and silver patina. Mag tube retains similar finish with minor dent 2″ behind retaining ring. Receiver retains traces of orig blue in protected areas with balance a gray and silver patina. Lifter has lightly scratched name that is not legible. Stock is sound with some nicks and shallow gouges and retains a hand worn open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings; slightly dark at receiver and nose cap and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with dark bore and moderate scattered pitting. 4-36545 BDT305 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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