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I've been going thru my shop and gathering parts for Cody...  There are parts for: 1873, 1876, 1890, 1892, 1894, Model 06, 64, 65, 69, 70... and a few others.  Pretty much something for most everyone... If there's something specific

…ve been going thru my shop and gathering parts for Cody...  There are parts for: 1873, 1876, 1890, 1892, 1894, Model 06, 64, 65, 69, 70... and a few others.  Pretty much something for most everyone... If there's something specific

…the .40 Express cartridge is too long for the M1886 action.  However, I am reminded of the .45-90 cartridge made to be single-loaded in the M1876 rifle - essentially rendering it a single-shot rifle.  The same could be done here.  However, the .40-95 loading was a not a known version of

…the .40 Express cartridge is too long for the M1886 action.  However, I am reminded of the .45-90 cartridge made to be single-loaded in the M1876 rifle - essentially rendering it a single-shot rifle.  The same could be done here.  However, the .40-95 loading was a not a known version of

…Bill Hockett said

Here is an early sporting rear sight with flat top installed on 1873 rifle SN 15259.  Received in the warehouse April 19, 1876 but not shipped until December 1, 1878.  Winchester catalogs starting in 1879 show the sporting rear sight.  These sporting rear sights could be

…is an early sporting rear sight with flat top installed on 1873 rifle SN 15259.  Received in the warehouse April 19, 1876 but not shipped until December 1, 1878.  Winchester catalogs starting in 1875 show the sporting rear sight.  These sporting rear sights could be

…have around 200 vintage boxes of ammunition.  Lots of stuff for the 1873 and 1876 models.  I also have several wooden crates, .44 WCF, .38WCF and others.  I agree with Bert and others.  The RARE calibers will always sell well,

…with the nickel trim.  The engraving, nickel trim and overall finish is all brought together with fabulous wood.  I've owned several nice 1873 and 1876 deluxe guns with 3x wood, but this '76 has extraordinary grain in both stock and forend.  I think it's a great piece.

…criticism of nickel is that when it wears it is often unsightly. But it's not always unsightly.

Here's an example I was following.  It's a M1876 that I found very desirable.  It's a rifle with fancy (BEAUTIFUL) checkered wood, engraved by Ulrich, nickel trim and everything letters.  There

…I reflect on this thread, I recall one family member - a great uncle - hunted with a 94 .30-30 carbine.  I recall it replaced his M1876 .40-60 that he used for many years.  I remember his .40-60.  It was a round barrel that had been cut.  I recall that was especially

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It seems to me that research by Herbert Houze and Jim Gordon have given us newer information.  For example, Madis says that for the Model 1876, "1 of each 14 guns had a set trigger."  That's a little over 7% by my reckoning.

Looking at Houze's "Winchester Model 1876 Centennial Rifle"…

… book I read a total of 10,605 Model 1876's had a set trigger.  With total production at 63,803 that is a little more than 16% of Model 1876's that had a set trigger.  That is a big difference.

Thoughts?  

…Frank Wolcott, a Civil War veteran and one of the leaders of the invaders.

The long arms included 16 Model 1873 rifles and carbines, three Model 1876 rifles and carbines, and 19 Model 1886 rifles and carbines.  The only other long arms were four Peabody-Martini's, two Sharps rifles and one

…Durston said

I was 'for sure done' after I severely flattened my wallet to get my hands on an original NWMP Winchester 1876 SRC. Since then I've acquired a decent Winchester 1873 44 W.C.F. and a nice Winchester 1892 38 W.C.F. . I think I'm done now, but I still

…was 'for sure done' after I severely flattened my wallet to get my hands on an original NWMP Winchester 1876 SRC. Since then I've acquired a decent Winchester 1873 44 W.C.F. and a nice Winchester 1892 38 W.C.F. . I think I'm done now, but I still

… when Farrow was competing with his Bullard repeater in 1884, the only Winchesters he could have been competing against were the 1866, 1873, 1876 and the Hotchkiss.  I wonder if any of his competitors were equipped with a Winchester?  Maybe a M1873 1 of 1000?

… The 1886's has the serial number is on the lower tang. On the 1876's it's on the lower tang which is part of the receiver. The searches from the Museum will give caliber, magazine length, barrel length, barrel type,

…been looking around for a “shooter” 1876 in 45-60. Kinda tough to find brass for other calibers in repros or originals these days. It would be interesting to see what parts you have and

…l_Pete_l said

Thank you Bert,

I wondered if I would need to list all the parts. We have every part of at least four 1876 rifles and eight 1886 rifles plus some. They are all in good condition. I asked why we wouldn't sell them as complete rifles and he said the…

…. Is this right? Thank you for your reply and I apologize for my ignorance where guns are concerned.

 If these parts came from just four 1876's and eight 1886's somebody took them apart for a reason. Was it a gun law? Is that why the parts are in good shape? Can't you hire someone to put

…IF YOU COULD", since the sky is the limit and the possibilities are endless. I'd hop in my time machine and walk up to the Winchester display at the 1876 Bi-centennial exposition and grab any pair off the display rack and hop back in my time machine. There is at least one rifle from that display that

…IF YOU COULD", since the sky is the limit and the possibilities are endless. I'd hop in my time machine and walk up to the Winchester display at the 1876 Bi-centennial exposition and grab any pair off the display rack and hop back in my time machine. There is at least one rifle from that display that

…you Bert,

I wondered if I would need to list all the parts. We have every part of at least four 1876 rifles and eight 1886 rifles plus some. They are all in good condition. I asked why we wouldn't sell them as complete rifles and he said the

…I'm not familiar with any of this and before I list them I need help knowing what to ask for what he has.rnHe has the complete set of parts for 4-5 1876 rifles and 8-10 1886 rifles. These are not put together. I am struggling thinking this is enough information but I don't know what else to list as

…Google search revealed that per Winchester expert and author Herbert Houze, only 175 Model 1876’s had “inside finishing”.

…anyone know what 'inside finish' means on a Cody letter? 

Here it is listed on a nice 1876 express rifle: 

Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 .50 Express Rifle | Rock Island Auction

Chris

…H. said

 Bill.

The longer version was listed as a "Sporting Leaf sight", and they were used on the Model 1876, Single Shot, and Model 1886 rifles.

Bert

Bert,  it appears I was looking at variations of the sporting leaf sights and thinking they were

…Bill.

The longer version was listed as a "Sporting Leaf sight", and they were used on the Model 1876, Single Shot, and Model 1886 rifles.

Bert

…change.

The catalogue #79 of 1914 shows the leaf and slider with a small U notch

There are other carbine sight variations marked 1876 that are longer but similar looking to the #44A.  These variations are not mentioned in the Madis Sight Book.   More knowledge just brings more

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has anyone seen an original box marked for win 1866 cf made by winchester 

" The modification to center fire was a Brazilian initiative in 1876, and had nothing to do with the Winchester company." 

However, there's a Henry CF shown in Cartridges of the World that is said to have been made…

…done outside the factory after the RFs went out of production.

I think you are misunderstanding what is being quoted. The initiative in the year 1876 in the country of Brazil to convert their firearms to center-fire was done on their own accord. Then in 1891 Brazil ordered from WRACo model 66s in

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has anyone seen an original box marked for win 1866 cf made by winchester 

" The modification to center fire was a Brazilian initiative in 1876, and had nothing to do with the Winchester company." 

However, there's a Henry CF shown in Cartridges of the World that is said to have been made

…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