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June 26, 2013
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Looks like somebody got a pretty good deal on this one–if it’s correct/original. Just missing the rear sight though. It’s hard to tell from the photos, but it looks like it may be an open-top with no dust cover, too.
May 2, 2009
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It looks like it was exported at one time.
Bob
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May 23, 2009
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I bet they’re going to have a hell of a time finding a nickel plated reverse SRC 76 sight to go on it.
Any idea what the asking price was?
Maverick
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May 2, 2009
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I have the reverse sight. It just need to be nickled.
Bob
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June 26, 2013
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Maverick said
I bet they’re going to have a hell of a time finding a nickel plated reverse SRC 76 sight to go on it.
Any idea what the asking price was?
Maverick
Asking price was only $2,999.00. Sold within the same day it was listed.
November 2, 2009
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Anyone know what the serial number is?
May 2, 2009
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From what I could see it looks like 8341 but the 2nd digit is not clear
Bob
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November 2, 2009
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I agree, but 8341 was a rifle with a 24″ octagon barrel. Wish I had seen the gun when it first came up. I believe it to be a fairly late 1st model because it does not have the high hump hammer.
June 26, 2013
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I just read the article from the Fall 1982 Winchester Collector magazine on this website. The article is on page 4 and 5 and is titled “Model 1876, The First Carbine” by Leyton Z. Yearout. Very interesting–I wonder if this is one of those rare first model carbines produced without the safety feature on the hammer. This article even mentions a nickel plated carbine just like the Cabelas gun. Sounds like it is on the rare side. You rarely see any great bargains at Cabelas, but I think someone got away with a steal of a deal on this one.
