…long time collectors have a great reference library. We make it a habit of buying books when they first come out. I paid $45 for the 1876 book. Now, since it is out of print it is a sellers market. If you keep looking you may find it cheaper but since there aren't many copies online
…Gun, Petition to Congress by O. F. Winchester.
1875 - A second catalog but no info.
1877 - March, Revised Price List. First to show the 1876.
1878 - A March catalog, an August catalog and a Spanish and Chinese catalog.
1879 - Discount List English made doubles and price advances.
… I think it is a very important book to 1876 collectors. I would gladly pay that amount but I have one and have had since it first came out many years ago. IF you don't have a copy it is
…just picked up a can of miscellaneous 1876 parts... surface rust... PM for questions...
Lever, Carrier arm, Carrier springs, Brass Carrier Lifter (45-60) Hammer, Set
…to 05/01/1878) an order was issued to transform Spencer, Roberts and Winchester rifles and carbines to centerfire, such modification was made in 1876 by the Arms Factory of Conceicao (Fabrica de Armas da Conceicao).
The Winchesters were modified with parts of Winchesters model 1873 (Cal. 44…
…and “Modelo 1874/76).
The Cartridge
The first cartridges made for this weapons are of the coiled type, and they were manufactured in Brazil in 1876, certain Brazilian papers referred to them as “Boxer”, but they were not made it this way, the cartridges did not work properly either in the…
…loadings since they employ the same powder charge.
About the Winchester “Contract”
The modification to center fire was a Brazilian initiative in 1876, and had nothing to do with the Winchester company.
The specific contract of Winchester 1866 carbines for Brazil was from 1892, in Brazil those
…1871, Fire Arms January Gun Catalog
Winchester 1873, Fire Arms Catalog
Winchester 1875, Fire Arms & Metallic Cartridges Catalog
Winchester 1876, January Gun Catalog
Winchester 1878, May Repeating Firearms Gun Catalog
Winchester 1879, May Firearms & Metallic Cartridges Catalog
…nice gun - you don't find an original and correct 76 with condition very often these days as they are being tucked away by collectors. The Model 1876 has become very attractive to buyers over the last few years as they are finding how scarce nice one's are. There is night & day difference
…be completely honest with you. The 1876 is a nice rifle, but the case colored ones will bring more. The 1886 is nice, but not quite where it needs to be to justify an exceptional price.
…Henry,
Are your prices in U.S. dollars or Canadian? If in U.S. dollars, the prices seem a little high for those calibers. The 40-60 in the 1876 and the 40-82 in the 1886 aren't the most desirable calibers to collectors in those models. Very nice guns regardless, but just a bit high on…
…are just a few examples.
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-antique-lever/winchester-model-1876-rifle-in-40-60-caliber-28-octagon-set-trigger.cfm?gun_id=102609279
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles
…be posting good shots of the sn's and barrel stampings later.
Right now the two pieces--the 1873 musket (complete with triangular bayonet) and 1876 rifle are mounted prominently to the wall over my fireplace mantle. Probably not the best place to store them despite not using the fireplace more
…be posting good shots of the sn's and barrel stampings later.
Right now the two pieces--the 1873 musket (complete with triangular bayonet) and 1876 rifle are mounted prominently to the wall over my fireplace mantle. Probably not the best place to store them despite not using the fireplace more
…please let me know if this is the correct place to pose this question: I have two Winchester rifles--an 1873 Military Musket, cal 44-40 and an 1876 rifle w/octagonal barrel, cal 45-60. They are both in excellent mechanical condition and stocks are very good but unfortunately they were blued
…book by a great author. In my case I’m just not much interested in the 1876. I probably need it for my reference library but discretionary funds are tight for awhile.
Mike
…too believe that it is a Winchester Model 1886 (early production) butt plate. The Model 1876 butt plates were nearly identical... but they all had trap doors in them.
…ago I bought a 1894 rifle in 25-35 just to shoot with the grand kids, I have to have a tang sight. I put a thin base mid-range vernier peep off a 1876 on it. Ten minutes to install, works great, blue matches the gun, and the 76 doesn't miss it. If I sell the gun the sight will go back on the 76.
…ago I bought a 1894 rifle in 25-35 just to shoot with the grand kids, I have to have a tang sight. I put a thin base mid-range vernier peep off a 1876 on it. Ten minutes to install, works great, blue matches the gun, and the 76 doesn't miss it. If I sell the gun the sight will go back on the 76.
…I recall, the 1876 model had more set triggers per capita than any other early Winchester repeater. Based on TR's numbers, that's more than 16% of the Model 1876's
…The 1886 photo shows a sporting leaf sight and the screw is in the right place. The photos are poor but that series of sight is found on many 1873s, 1876s, and 1886s. They can be marked or sometimes not.
The first model 1873 rifle commonly used the short sporting rear sight, with the checkering
…many set triggers were built for the 1876 Winchester rifle.
In George Madis’s, The Winchester Handbook, he says there were 4562 built.
I know sometimes his figures are wrong.
Me and…
…a friend each bought a 1876 with a single set trigger, both rifles build in 1885, both are 40-60, 28 in octagon barrels.
Both rifles were bought from different sellers.
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I load and shoot the .40-60 WCF in an original 1876 rifle. It's sort of like a super .44-40. About the same weight of bullet, more powder. Heavy rifle but I understand it was popular with wolf
…to learn all I can about the trade. Not too long ago, I recall a couple of very helpful brothers who went out of their way to help me repair an 1876 set trigger. Thanks again for that help!
As soon as I saw that hardness tester was for sale, I was planning to test Winchester barrels. I
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I have seen similar entries in several different Winchester models, but they are very infrequent. Your Model 1876 was originally built as shown in the crossed out information (A Fancy Sporting Rifle), but was then retuned by its owner, and reworked to its
… SC: $75
The First Winchester, James Parsons, reading copy/some wear, HC/NDJ : $22
Winchester Lever Action Repeaters, Vol. 1 1866, 1873, 1876, Arthur Pirkle, reading copy, SC: $20
Sights West, Selections From the Winchester Museum, Richard Rattenbury and Thomas Hall, SC: $25
…come by in its original specs, I only have a total of 40 brass casings for this vintage caliber that was chambered in the original Winchester Model 1876. I read that they quit producing 45-75 ammo in the 1930's. Anyway, here are two photos. The first one shows a 45-75 cartridge beside one of my…
…. It should be noted that they stated on their website that a .454 bullet would be required, but that is too small a diameter in my original 1876 to give good accuracy when the groove diameter is .457. The Bertram brass worked perfectly.
…a non-blued receiver (which is not mentioned in letter). It also has single set trigger (not in letter) but has 1937 stamped on tang as does my 1876 stamped 19371 (possibly indicating removal?) which letters with set trigger removed at factory before shipping.
But you're saying this LW DOES
…Clarence,
I have a 1876 with CF next to the assembly number on the lower tang. It letters stock 1/2" shorter and 1/2" more drop. I also have a copy of the ledger page and
…add further confusion I just reviewed the 1901 Dr. Hudson work order, which specified all the work to be done to his water damaged 1876 as per work order #528. The CF in this work order pertained to casehard receiver. This work order appeared in a previous post.
Also, to my…
…a non-blued receiver (which is not mentioned in letter). It also has single set trigger (not in letter) but has 1937 stamped on tang as does my 1876 stamped 19371 (possibly indicating removal?) which letters with set trigger removed at factory before shipping.
Looking forward to comments,
…ever seen one of these before? I think it's quite interesting and wondered who the manufacturer was?
SCARCE MAYBE PROTO TYPE WINCHESTER 1873 OR 1876 RIFLE TANG SIGHT, GUN PARTS | eBay
…Sale: 45-60 brass
21 with Jamison headstamp and 23 from WW - 45-70. This brass is polished and de-capped and in good condition. Sold my 1876 so the brass can go.
Total 44 cases for $65 shipped. Check or USPS MO within 7 days please.