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September 28, 2016
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Well, the serial # is 27,748 which makes it a second model. I can’t confirm the caliber as the markings are either worn off or not applied. I strongly believe it is chambered 50-95. A 45 caliber bullet drops down the barrel with no resistance. It will take a chamber cast to confirm. I would rate the bore condition a strong 6 to a weak 7. The rifling is sharp and complete but there is minor pitting throughout. I don’t believe the rear sight is original. The brass button on the butt plate door is missing and the brass alignment guide on the dust cover is broken. Obviously most of the screws have been turned as they are certainly showing improper screwdriver usage. I’m looking for a rough appraisal. Here are some photo’s to help.
Erin
November 2, 2009
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Ledger pages had 50 guns per page. I have a page running from 27701 to 27750. This page contains your #27748. It is a .45-60. There are no Express guns on this page.
September 28, 2016
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Yep, my bad. I used a .451 dia. pistol bullet. Measured the rifles bore and it’s .458. I think I had a bunch of wishful thinking going on…….
Erin
any info on a winchester 1876 in 45-60 with a 30″ barrel # 35903 with a ex bore and very good outside condition. I have killed deer with it.
March 31, 2009
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I can’t see enough of the dust cover rail to be sure it is a second model. Does the rail have screws? This caliber should be marked somewhere. Only the early 45-75’s weren’t marked. The rear sight elevator is a modern piece for sure. Early elevators had notches that were parallel to the barrel and did not have the thumb piece on the rear. This serial range makes the gun a third model.
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eastbank said
any info on a winchester 1876 in 45-60 with a 30″ barrel # 35903 with a ex bore and very good outside condition. I have killed deer with it.
45-60 is a great round. 30″ barrel is 2″ longer than normal. Your gun was made in 1883. Any more requires pictures.
September 28, 2016
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Chuck said
I can’t see enough of the dust cover rail to be sure it is a second model. Does the rail have screws? This caliber should be marked somewhere. Only the early 45-75’s weren’t marked. The rear sight elevator is a modern piece for sure. Early elevators had notches that were parallel to the barrel and did not have the thumb piece on the rear. This serial range makes the gun a third model.
Hi Chuck,
The only screw is in the dust cover itself. The one that holds the brass insert in the front. I’m speculating here, the rifle has obviously been taken apart for whatever reason. Possibly for a broken lifter and the replacement wasn’t caliber marked. I’ve used magnification on the barrel and lifter and can’t find a trace of caliber marking. Win 4575 has ledger records stating it’s a 45-60. No reason to think other wise. I will still do a chamber cast to confirm. Thanks for your input!
Best,
Erin
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