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…side of the stock in the same location and I’m wondering if it’s being used to disguise a pin, especially since the description states this Model 1876 rifle has a crack at the wrist that has been repaired.
So, thoughts? It seems unlikely to be a decorative element added at the time of
…saw this Winchester and had to get it. How often do you see a 1876 in 50 express?
Anyhow, I got it and since I already have a 50 Express in a Colt Lightning, I was able to shoot the 1876. I did shoot it and it
…rifle has an extra length barrel. Most (but not all) of these had a set trigger.
I think "special order" is a collector term.
Here is an 1876 that has similar features to yours.
SN 37364
Type: Rifle
Caliber: 45/60
Barrel Type: 1/2 Octagon
Barrel Length: 30 inches
Trigger:
… and began my love to the Lever Action Winchester rifles.
Now, I´m the lucky ownwer of at least one original rifle of all the LA models, 1866,1873, 1876, 1866, 1892, 1894 and 1895.
Today I´ll like to show you my last adquisition, a model 92 engraved. In next posts, I´ll show you my other rifles.
…or put on any model, with a few exceptions. The 62 adjustable tang sight is an exception as the catalog notes for Model 1873.
I have seen Model 1876 rifles with the set screw front sight. Those sights are most likely not original to those rifles. But as TR said, if it looks as if it belongs
…Gordons book. Also in "The Story of the Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 of 100 Rifles" by Edmund E. Lewis on page 15 was the same ad but dated September 1876. T/R
…to information in Herbert G. Houze's book "The Winchester Model 1876 Centennial Rifle" there were 602 30 inch octagonal barrel rifles made in .45-60. There were 15,274 28 inch octagonal barrel rifles made in .45
…MODEL 1876 - SERIAL NUMBER 35903
Serial number application date not available
Type: Rifle
Caliber: 45/60
Barrel Type: Octagon
Barrel Length: 30 inches
…rifle has an extra length barrel. Most (but not all) of these had a set trigger.
I think "special order" is a collector term.
Here is an 1876 that has similar features to yours.
SN 37364
Type: Rifle
Caliber: 45/60
Barrel Type: 1/2 Octagon
Barrel Length: 30 inches
Trigger:
…said
This sold at the Redding auction on saturday. Pretty nice condition. This must be the early type for the 1876 and 1886 guns? It isn't marked 1892. Winchester – Brass Mirror Bore Light – Good Marking | Firearms & Military Artifacts Firearms | Online
…sold at the Redding auction on saturday. Pretty nice condition. This must be the early type for the 1876 and 1886 guns? It isn't marked 1892. Winchester – Brass Mirror Bore Light – Good Marking | Firearms & Military Artifacts Firearms | Online
…it as well. At $20000.00 that would translate into app $36,000.00 Canadian after all the expenses and $ exchange. I did get lot 302 , the 1876 case colored rifle and lot 449, a poor cond '94 deluxe that I'll likely part out. I also got a pretty nice '94 deluxe over at Milestone Auctions lot
…the early ones as it's not marked with the "Model 1892" date. One can presume that when they were introduced in 1887 they would fit the 1866, 1873, 1876, and 1886. My guess is that it would not fit the Hotchkiss. Not sure about the Single Shot but as you can look through the breech out the barrel
…deerhunter said
The Fall 2012 Collector magazine features an 1876 deluxe with a fractional serial number on page 30.
https://winchestercollector.org/magazines/201209/32/index.html
Don
Thanks Don, that
…Fall 2012 Collector magazine features an 1876 deluxe with a fractional serial number on page 30.
https://winchestercollector.org/magazines/201209/32/index.html
Don
…://homesteadparts.com/shop/mainspring-tension-screw-winchester-1873-and-1876-p-1467.html?cPath=1_4
Bob
…a 45-75 serial no. 3267 with a thumb print dust cover (lid not mentioned in letter), screwed on rail, 28" octagon barrel, full length magazine, 1876 folding rear ladder sight. It was fitted with a set trigger. Subsequently the set trigger was removed at the factory and replaced with plain
…said
Thats what makes sense to me. You kind of get the picture that with the introduction of the 1876, they werent just flying off the warehouse shelves. That would possibly explain the presence/absence of lids" as others have pointed out up to or
…out of the warehouse?
Sincerely,
Maverick
Thats what makes sense to me. You kind of get the picture that with the introduction of the 1876, they werent just flying off the warehouse shelves. That would possibly explain the presence/absence of lids" as others have pointed out up to or
…is probably a summary count of rifles with sling swivels in the Houze book on 1876's. Bob, regarding the sling swivels, while they are not mentioned in the ledger for 63827, they appear to be original on this late deluxe rifle
…between May and July of 1878. He gives numbers in the 700 range for the 10 lids to be fitted, I assume these are serial numbers? If so, these are 1876 made guns that sat in the warehouse until fitted in 1878. There is of course no mention when these 10 guns left the warehouse This gets more
… but that doesn't mean they were the earliest guns to have lid added to them and leave the factory.
According to ledger records the first 5 1876 rifles to have lids added were guns 1682-1686, based on the serial sequence. But the ledger page shows clearly that they left in the year 1879. I…
…between May and July of 1878. He gives numbers in the 700 range for the 10 lids to be fitted, I assume these are serial numbers? If so, these are 1876 made guns that sat in the warehouse until fitted in 1878. There is of course no mention when these 10 guns left the warehouse This gets more
… but that doesn't mean they were the earliest guns to have lid added to them and leave the factory.
According to ledger records the first 5 1876 rifles to have lids added were guns 1682-1686, based on the serial sequence. But the ledger page shows clearly that they left in the year 1879. I
…in the 1870s maintained by Superintendent V.A. King that use the following terms interchanged throughout them. Model 1866, Model 1873, Model 1876, Model "73, "Model 66", Model "76, Mod 73 & 66, Mod 76, and simply "66, "73, "76.
So who knows exactly what Winchester Management was thinking
… Look at the length of the receiver ahead of the sideplate, plus how far the buttstock extends towards the hammer. Its an 1876 rifle. Tim
…and others, Will try this, working with one eye only. Excuse typos! My 1876, sn: 5332, is listed on its letter as Rifle, Octagon, Plain, into warehouse Aug 10, 1878. It is an open top, first model.
Now, model 1876, sn…
…Jan 21, 1878. Note the year and the months involved.
Pirkle reiterated the serial numbers generally considered the range for First Model 1876's from the data cited in the "Winchester Book" by George Madis. If I recall correctly though, the August 1878 date was thought to be the
…and am trying to pin down what model rifle he's holding. My expertise is not advanced enough to pin in down, but my guess is that it's an 1873, 1876, or 1886. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!
The Model 1873 was offered with a standard 24 inch barrel while the 1876 came with a 28…
…inch. If we assume that the rifle is not a special order then based on the overall length I would agree that it is a Model 1876. Not certain of the caliber though!!
Michael
…like an 1876 to me. Cool photo!
Don
…and am trying to pin down what model rifle he's holding. My expertise is not advanced enough to pin in down, but my guess is that it's an 1873, 1876, or 1886. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!
…and others, The absence of "lids" extends into the early 5000 serial number range on the 1876's. Right now I don't have access to my records, but after surgery for cataracts, I will get into my room and get serial numbers, and dates. I…
… Their dates are within the month of change that I seem to remember as being considered the transition period. I have seen several other "open top" 1876's also numbered in the 5000's. I note you said "at least" in your statement. I had these rifles on display some years back both at Cody and at
