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This has actually been a good excuse to organize my cody paperwork and get it on the computer instead of loose unorganized files still looking for a few that I know are somewhere in the pile Hope what I sent you helps Bob
January 26, 2011
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Bill
I picked this one up at the Greeley CGCA Show. The only thing special about it is the 26″ barrel.
| Mod 1876 Third Model OB, FM CB 26″ | 45-60 WCF | 30844 | 1882 |
~Gary~
July 31, 2005
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As of today almost 5% of the production are known and in the survey. As stated earlier, these are surviving guns, not just information from the records.
The trend of standard guns continues. Most of the guns sold were standard rifles or carbines with no extras. Some of the very last guns assembled had seven leaf rear sights, Beach front sights, caliber .45-75. I assume these were parts clean up guns.
I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder
April 1, 2005
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Bill Hockett said
As of today almost 5% of the production are known and in the survey. As stated earlier, these are surviving guns, not just information from the records.The trend of standard guns continues. Most of the guns sold were standard rifles or carbines with no extras. Some of the very last guns assembled had seven leaf rear sights, Beach front sights, caliber .45-75. I assume these were parts clean up guns.
I am lucky to have this old girl – checkered, case hardened and 50 caliber.
November 7, 2015
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Burt Humphrey said
Bill Hockett said
As of today almost 5% of the production are known and in the survey. As stated earlier, these are surviving guns, not just information from the records.
The trend of standard guns continues. Most of the guns sold were standard rifles or carbines with no extras. Some of the very last guns assembled had seven leaf rear sights, Beach front sights, caliber .45-75. I assume these were parts clean up guns.
I am lucky to have this old girl – checkered, case hardened and 50 caliber.
And I’m glad you share your treasures with us, Burt. Interesting summary, Bill. I find it interesting that standard guns dominate the survey. Now I’m wondering about other models.
Mike
December 9, 2002
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Burt,
What a Gem!
Antonio
September 27, 2013
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Bill,
Serial number: #40241
Type: rifle/carbine/musket : Rifle
Caliber: .45-75
Barrel Type: octagon
Barrel length: 28″
Trigger: plain
Received in warehouse, 09/26/1884
Dan
July 31, 2005
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Thank you Dan!
I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder
March 12, 2023
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Bill,
Model 1876 for the survey, if not already there –
Serial # 58787
Type: Rifle
Caliber: 40-60 WCF
Barrel: Round, 28″
Trigger: Plain
Sights: Front – #79 Rocky Mountain (silver blade), Rear – Sporting Leaf Sight 200-1000 yds (marked 1876). Sights not mentioned in factory letter.
Received in warehouse 12/8/1887
Shipped from warehouse 11/24/1890, Order #21901
Thanks,
Gus
April 30, 2023
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Did I ever share s/n 57247?
July 31, 2005
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Both these latest two serial numbers are in the survey. Thanks Gus, yours was not known to me.
I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder
March 14, 2022
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Bill, here’s one if you don’t have it.
Rd bl 28”
ser 12684
45-60 cal.
Rick C
July 31, 2005
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Rick C said
Bill, here’s one if you don’t have it.Rd bl 28”
ser 12684
45-60 cal.
Thank you, it’s been added. Over 3100 guns in the survey now. These are actual, known guns.
I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder
December 9, 2002
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Bill Hockett said
I am working on a survey of surviving 1876 rifles, carbines and muskets. Rick (Win4575) graciously gave me the material he had and I hope to expand and eventually publish it.
What is needed for guns surviving now:
Serial number
Type: rifle/carbine/musket
Caliber
Barrel Type: octagon, half octagon, round
Barrel length
Trigger: plain or set
Any extras or special order items
Sights whether they letter or not
Received in warehouse, shipped from warehouse, order number if you have a letter
Anything else such as Returned & Repaired, provenance, etc.
Photos are always good
You can contact me by electronic mail at: longrider45 at yahoo dot com or send me a PM
Just to be clear, this is for surviving guns, in the condition they are now
Hello Bill,
I was contacted with some information for the survey, and I should get pictures also, as there is no letter from the owner, on this.
What is described as a standard M-1876 rifle, with an early, second year mfg. serial number, #2338, with a 28 inch Octagon Barrel, full magazine, crescent butt, with standard sights. This appears to be a possible special ordered 28 inch Oct. barrel, with a second model, thumb print, dust cover. 45-75 Caliber, which I think were predominate on the first 5,000 mfg.
Rifle is in good serviceable condition, but hasn’t been shot in many years but a family heirloom. Working on pictures!
Anthony
July 9, 2011
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Back in the mid 1990’s I owned the model 1876 rifle serial #28696, round barrel in 45-60. I believe it was a standard configuration but that was the only info I remember. Don’t know where it is today…would be cool if it ended up in your survey though.
March 21, 2011
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Hello Bill,
I have no recollection of posting information on my 1876 rifle before so…
Ser. # 2332
45-75 cal.
28″ round barrel, full magazine
Original manufacturer’s data from the factory letter I applied for:
Type: Rifle
Trigger: Plain
Mortise Cover
Received in warehouse on March 12, 1878
Shipped from warehouse June 29, 1878
order number 11878
Of note, this rifle is stamped “J.P. Lower” in very small letters on top of the barrel between the receiver and barrel sight.
I picked this rifle up at the Cody Show 12 yrs. ago.
Let me know if you had previously recorded this rifle for your records.
Best,
Darrin
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