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December 20, 2014
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How many set triggers were built for the 1876 Winchester rifle.
In George Madis’s, The Winchester Handbook, he says there were 4562 built.
I know sometimes his figures are wrong.
Me and a friend each bought a 1876 with a single set trigger, both rifles build in 1885, both are 40-60, 28 in octagon barrels.
Both rifles were bought from different sellers.
Both set triggers work.
I just wonder how many are out there.
thanks
Bill
As I recall, the 1876 model had more set triggers per capita than any other early Winchester repeater. Based on TR’s numbers, that’s more than 16% of the Model 1876’s had set triggers.
I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder
Houze also lists 59 as unknown all in 45-75. The lowest number by caliber is in 50cal, 320. His book is very detailed. T/R
December 20, 2014
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Thanks for the information.
Bill
From my survey of 73’s, 21% of them had set triggers. Set triggers was the most common option on the 73.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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