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…word that doesn't go well with Winchester rifles. The sporting leaf sight was common on the large frame rifles. There was a carbine sight used on 1876 rifles that I think would have also been used on the 1886 carbines. See below. It is also of sporting leaf style. The leaf is shorter than the…
…sights intended for rifles.
The Express sights (front and rear) are seen on some 1876 and 1886 Express rifles. As is common with Winchester extras, any sight would be installed at buyer request. Many sights were also added after
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It was an awesome feeling, especially after having used an in-line muzzleloader the last 10-12 yrs. Maybe I’ll work with my 1880,s 1876 45-60. It sports a 30in barrel. Paul
I've hunted with an original '76 chambered in 45-60 but that season did not see a deer. With your 30
…was an awesome feeling, especially after having used an in-line muzzleloader the last 10-12 yrs. Maybe I’ll work with my 1880,s 1876 45-60. It sports a 30in barrel. Paul
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…as mine. I don’t think I’ve seen this Type D checkering on a Winchester other than a Model 1886 rifle. It seems unlikely on the Model 1873 and 1876 rifles and their predecessors and the Model 1892 and rifles subsequent to it, except I wouldn’t be surprised if one or more Model 1894 rifles turned
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Thanks for this. Exactly what I may do.
I just found in Arthur Pirkel's book; Winchester Lever Action Repeating Arms Models of 1866, 1873, 1876,
"The extractor pins for all four 1873 calibers have the same diameter, 5/64."
"The 32 caliber pin is 9/32" long."
I measured my pin which
…that is required with smokeless .Today I start a hunting trip that will end in January except for a couple of days celebrating the holidays . The 1876 50-95 that has a replacement barrel made by Winchesterbarrels.com will be one of the guns chosen for this trip . And the ammunition has been
…Express Winchester only had one Express cartridge. That's why the earlier tools were only marked Express, it was understood it was for the Model 1876 Express rifle. After the Model 1886 Express rifle and its .50-110 cartridge were introduced (possibly also some of the Express cartridges
…Express Winchester only had one Express cartridge. That's why the earlier tools were only marked Express, it was understood it was for the Model 1876 Express rifle. After the Model 1886 Express rifle and its .50-110 cartridge were introduced (possibly also some of the Express cartridges
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Clarence, I have had three...two for the 1873 and one for the 1876. They are extremely scarce. Ben Tolson said
"Scarce" is a huge understatement, I'm immensely impressed! If you found those, maybe you
…they are often found today, with the fold-down stuck in the "up" position.
Clarence, I have had three...two for the 1873 and one for the 1876. They are extremely scarce. Basically add 100% to the price of a sight with the fold down in comparable condition, if the staff base is marked…
…with the early pat. date. The 1876 I had (marked with an "I") was dead mint. Came out of a large collection I bought at the Reno show 4 years ago... sold it the next weekend at…
…thru my display of tang sights and stammered when he saw it, he asked my price and didn't hesitate when I told him. After he paid he said he had a 1876 in 98% condition that lettered for the sight but didn't have it. He was ecstatic...bought several other sights that day and subsequent Tulsa
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Tim, unfortunately the museum has no budget for a letter. I've considered becoming a member, probably worth it. We did pay for a letter for an 1876 in .50-95 Express that has fairly solid provenance belonging to Webb Hayes, son of President Hayes. Webb and General George Crook came to Wyoming…
…to hunt and fish between 1879 and 1890 when Crook passed.
Bob, so our 1876 is probably a .45-75? Was the .45-60 marked? Of course the 1876 was not chambered in .45-70.
I miss typed the 45-70, The 45-60's were marked.
Bob
… unfortunately the museum has no budget for a letter. I've considered becoming a member, probably worth it. We did pay for a letter for an 1876 in .50-95 Express that has fairly solid provenance belonging to Webb Hayes, son of President Hayes. Webb and General George Crook came to Wyoming…
…to hunt and fish between 1879 and 1890 when Crook passed.
Bob, so our 1876 is probably a .45-75? Was the .45-60 marked? Of course the 1876 was not chambered in .45-70.
…would suggest you join the firearms museum at Cody and then either do a search or better yet is to buy a letter with the full info on the model 1876 under discussion. The letter would be a good item to display with the rifle. You may also buy a letter without being a member, with a higher
…tong type loading tools and bullet molds for a while . I managed to accumulate several sets of Winchester tools for each caliber chambered in the 1876 model . The 50-95 wcf has been the least encountered . Several years ago I purchased a set marked Express on the loading tong tool and 50-95 on
…tong type loading tools and bullet molds for a while . I managed to accumulate several sets of Winchester tools for each caliber chambered in the 1876 model . The 50-95 wcf has been the least encountered . Several years ago I purchased a set marked Express on the loading tong tool and 50-95 on
…Hockett said
I did an online bid for one of these beautiful 1876 rifles but was quickly outbid during the live auction. Someone is getting some great rifles.
…did an online bid for one of these beautiful 1876 rifles but was quickly outbid during the live auction. Someone is getting some great rifles.
…for information about proof marks on a 22” 50 Cal. 1876 Winchester round barrel . From what I can tell the proof marks are from the London Proof house . There is a # 38 in with the proof stampings .
…enough to be useful by themselves. You need to start with a few and add as your interest changes.
The older Winchesters like the Henry, 1873, 1876, ect have good complete books but when you get in 1900-1930 range only a few models have complete books. If you are looking at 1892's try Arthur
…guns in the Paul Friedrich collection. Did anyone here know him? He apparently liked high condition 1876 deluxe rifles.
…won't find the tension spring on the slide of these sights made for the 1876 Winchester. This small spring was not used until after the model 1892 came out and only after a certain serial range. I don't know that serial
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…More Single Shot Rifles” by James Grant
“The History Of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 Sixth Edition Updated” by Thomas Henshaw
“The WINCHESTER Model 1876 "Centennial" Rifle” by Herbert Houze
“Winchester Repeating Arms Company: Its History & Development from 1865 to 1981” by Herbert G. Houze
“To…
…: The Story of the 1866 Repeating Rifle” by John E. Parsons
“Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms Volume 1 The Models of 1866, 1873, & 1876” by Arthur Pirkle
“Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms Volume 2 The Models of 1886 and 1892” by Arthur Pirkle
“Winchester Lever Action…
…1000” by R.L. Wilson
“The Standard Directory of Proof Marks” by Gehard Wirnsberger
“Winchester’s North West Mounted Police Carbines and Other Model 1876 Data by Lewis E. Yearout
“WRACo Standard Sight Equipment January 1, 1917” by Pauline Muerlle
“Cartridge Reloading Tools of the Past” by R.H.
…rifles, such as the Model 71, 53/65, or 55/64. My guess is that your close coupled set trigger originated from one of the following Models: 1873, 1876, 1885, 1886, 1892, or 1894, and odds are it came off a Model 1885 Single Shot Rifle.
…in 22 short 1919
1890 3rd model
71 standard 1937
71 standard 1956
1886 rifle 40-82 with 30" Barrel, ajustable trigger, box in butt plate
1876 NWMP
…only Old West lever gun cartridges which I feel always should be reserved exclusively for use with blackpowder or Pydrodex are the Winchester Model 1876 chamberings."
However, I suspect he would alter that now. I say that because at the time he wrote his book, the various Italian clones of the M1876 were not out yet.
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If you search the The Winchester Model 1876 Centennial Rifle” by Herb Houze you can find a few for sale but they are going for about $260.
https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title…
…winchester-model-1876-centennial/author/herbert-houze/
Contact Randy Duckett and let him know you are looking for one. He comes across a lot of stuff.
https:/…
…/rdgunbooks.com/
Not just the book on the Model 1876 which is increasing in popularity and price - I remember when the guns were hard to sell. Does anyone know if enough research has been done of the
…powder for a prolonged period of time. I also better understand the many members here who stick with black powder only for their M1873 and M1876 rifles. In reading Mike Venturino's book, I noted that was his preference as well. I also understand how very uncomplicated loading back powder
…you search the The Winchester Model 1876 Centennial Rifle” by Herb Houze you can find a few for sale but they are going for about $260.
https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title…
…winchester-model-1876-centennial/author/herbert-houze/
Contact Randy Duckett and let him know you are looking for one. He comes across a lot of stuff.
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