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…. Documentation that came with it said it was originally owned by James Farquharson MacCleod who was second commissioner of the NWMP from July 22, 1876 – October 31, 1880. In 1887 was appointed to the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories. Might be a wopper of a story, but that's what came
…. Documentation that came with it said it was originally owned by James Farquharson MacCleod who was second commissioner of the NWMP from July 22, 1876 – October 31, 1880. In 1887 was appointed to the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories. Might be a wopper of a story, but that's what came
…good information in these old posts - I will keep it going since we have been discussing the Model 1876 - Gerald passed away quite some time ago - not sure what happened to his guns but he had some good ones!
…but it sure looks right to me - I really like matted barrel guns of any model.
Can you post a direct link to it? Merz has (38) Model 1876 rifles listed for sale.
I think he means this one.
Model 1876 Express SN 20840
The front sight with the little set screw appears to
…but it sure looks right to me - I really like matted barrel guns of any model.
Can you post a direct link to it? Merz has (38) Model 1876 rifles listed for sale.
I think he means this one.
Model 1876 Express SN 20840
yep - that it.
…but it sure looks right to me - I really like matted barrel guns of any model.
Can you post a direct link to it? Merz has (38) Model 1876 rifles listed for sale.
I think he means this one.
Model 1876 Express SN 20840
The front sight with the little set screw appears to
…but it sure looks right to me - I really like matted barrel guns of any model.
Can you post a direct link to it? Merz has (38) Model 1876 rifles listed for sale.
…m late to this thread and have nothing really meaningful to contribute, chiefly because the only 1876 Winchester I've ever laid eyes on close enough to touch was Tim's -- the one he displayed at Cody and wrote up for the Collector. But it's…
…controversial issue if he got lucky at all. Of course, that could work both ways and did at Greasy Grass.
Reading about cartridges for which the 1876 was chambered illuminates (for me, anyway) just how amazing the .30 Winchester and .25/35 must have seemed at the time of their introduction.
…with us. Like Maverick stated, the earlier .44 caliber cartridges, didn't have Head Stamps, but had the grease groove, in the case. (ca.1874-1876), Giles & Shuey Book. A later version,(ca. 1876-1877).
Once again, the Milbank primed, paper patched cartridge. No way of knowing,
…only an assumption. The curious part of me wonders, as I read the book, that was suggested in an earlier post, about the, "Little Big Horn Battle",(1876), and the few supposedly found Milbank Cartridges, and empty shell cases, that we're recovered along with other various well known cartridges from
…a bit past their prime but I don't fault the gun. After reviewing the article I've concluded the writer has likely not had any trigger time with an 1876 or 1873 as he has a low opinion of the toggle link action in general. That's unfortunate.
Mike
…I missing something? The sale says 5 piece iron & brass cleaning rod. My 44-40 used a 4 piece IRON cleaning rod & 1876s used 5 piece IRON cleaning rod
However I am usually confused.
Don
…the past 50 years, I've owned quite a few 1876 rifles and carbines in all four calibers. I've loaded ammunition for these four calibers and even today, I shoot a .45-75 carbine and a rifle in
…billy-the-kids-winchester-1873-which-he-stole-from-the-lincoln-county-courthouse-during-his-dramatic-escape-serial-no-20181-for-1876-20-inch-round-barrel-folding-rear-sight-blued-finish/
So your not buying this story?
Was this one of John Fox's rifles? He had
…I have shot every 1876 I ever owned, 40-60, 45-60, 45-75, and 50-95 with smokeless. All hand loaded to Winchester velocity with cast bullets, all shot accurate. All
…and Mike, I was going to pass by on this topic but just couldn't. I have shot a second model 1876 in .45-75 a fair amount (not near what John Hawke did!). It shoots well enough to keep me happy. I use a cast, bare 300 grain bullet of 0
… sold better than its competition, and made Winchester money.
Al Sieber, chief of scouts in some of General Crook's Apache campaigns used a Model 1876 in .45-75 during the Battle of Big Dry Wash, July 17, 1882. The battle report said he killed several Apaches. Would you go into combat with a…
…rifle that had poor accuracy?
Battle of Big Dry Wash
Winchester published some Model 1876 accuracy and action strength reports in the May 1, 1879 catalog. James E. Stetson used a prototype Model 1876 rifle in .45-75 for this…
…late Mike Venturino's book Shooting Lever Guns of the Old West, he quotes an un-named Winchester collector as saying that he "considered the Model 1876 to be the most inherently accurate of all lever action Winchesters." See page 52 for this quote.
I forgot to add Theodore Roosevelt to the list…
…of contemporaries that liked and owned 1876 rifles.
…billy-the-kids-winchester-1873-which-he-stole-from-the-lincoln-county-courthouse-during-his-dramatic-escape-serial-no-20181-for-1876-20-inch-round-barrel-folding-rear-sight-blued-finish/
So your not buying this story?
Maverick,
With the provenance provided to
…billy-the-kids-winchester-1873-which-he-stole-from-the-lincoln-county-courthouse-during-his-dramatic-escape-serial-no-20181-for-1876-20-inch-round-barrel-folding-rear-sight-blued-finish/
So your not buying this story?
…some of you I read a magazine article recently about the inherent inaccuracy of the 1876 Winchester. I couldn't tell if this was referring to the rifle or cartridge or both. I don't have any experience with the rifle or any of its…
…cartridges but I'm having trouble swallowing that, even with a quote from Col. Whelen for confirmation. Quite honestly I have very interest in the 1876 other than the unique cartridges but I'm having trouble believing what I read.
Mike
…stuff for sure, but I certainly don't know! But my first thoughts, that a 1876.
…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
…site's offer you can hold out for you're wanted price, although it may take some time, depending on you're ask. Not being a high condition model 1876, or in a deluxe configuration, doesn't help it. A good looking honest example from what I can tell.
Anthony
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…for the Patented Box
That is the 1874 to 1876, second style box with the top label wrapping around to the end side of the lid. Winchester did not seal their boxes at that time.
The "Rased
…: Would appreciate some additional eyeballs with regards to current market value for this 1876 45-75, S/N 7295. Factory Letter (octagon barrel; plain trigger, “Lid”; received warehouse 18 Sep 1878, shipped from warehouse 18 Sep 1878).
…1877, shipped 1879). $9k neg.
Also have a 1st Model '73 rifle (S/N 17xxx) with factory letter, which says it arrived at the warehouse in 1876 as a carbine but was shipped out in 1878 as a rifle with a 24-inch round barrel. Original parts, finish. Cleaning kit. $7k neg.
If you're
…touch with him if he is on here or anyone knows who I’m talking about. If it helps, he also had a second fully restored rifle; I believe it was an 1876.
…am post-WW2 only guy so the older rifles are confusing.
Not mine but looking:
Here's my 1876 .45-60. So, it's got a 24" barrel that is 54/64" across the octagon barrel flats, and a single set trigger. I understand the barrels came in 22",
