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… 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
…said
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
…said
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
…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.
