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What do you think of this "Legion of Frontiersmen" LOF 1876 Winchester? Would you buy it?

stavok

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May 15, 2026 - 11:43 pm

Hi,

Another one! I won’t bore you with the sordid details, but I’ve had a bad experience before with this FFL handling auctions. Against my better judgement, I won two antique winchester lots and now the FFL is wanting background check, 3 day waiting period, etc… I was already feeling like I overbid on these guns and now I’m wondering if it is worth the hassle.

Would you consider buying this gun given the limited pictures, $3500 price plus expenses, and FFL hassles?

What are the chances it is a righteous LOF gun? (yeah, I know there is not enough pictures but there were no pre auction inspections but that’s another story)

Please pick apart what you see and all comments are appreciated. TIA

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/229881723_winchester-model-1876-rifle-45-75-lever-action-serial-45417-englewood-co

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May 16, 2026 - 12:15 am

Here’s the few pictures available.

Condition

Visible wear and oxidation throughout, finish largely worn, wood with scratches and handling marks, mechanical function untested, bore condition unknown.

Description

Winchester Model 1876 lever action rifle chambered in .45-75 WCF, serial number 45417, featuring Round barrel, full-length tubular magazine, and side loading gate, with “Model 1876” marked on the tang and “45-75” marked on the carrier block, barrel marked “Winchester’s Repeating Arms, New Haven, CT, King’s Improvement Patented March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860,” consistent with 1880s production, wood stock displaying attractive grain with handling wear, metal surfaces showing patina and oxidation, overall a classic large-frame Winchester rifle representative of the American frontier era.

Winchester Model 1876 Rifle .45-75 Lever Action Serial 45417

Winchester Model 1876 Rifle .45-75 Lever Action Serial 45417 - 2

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Winchester Model 1876 Rifle .45-75 Lever Action Serial 45417 - 7

Winchester Model 1876 Rifle .45-75 Lever Action Serial 45417 - 8

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May 16, 2026 - 1:42 am

I think you got a good deal on this carbine, there shouldn’t be back grounds on these or transfer fees. Their just squeezing buyers for every cent they can get. Congrats, nice 76

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May 16, 2026 - 2:15 am

I would be very happy with that 1876. I would also like to see the RHS of the stock up close.

I have not got my books near me at the moment but would want to check my Yerout 1876 NWMP book.

When you get it, take close up of quailty pictures off the RHS of the stock and post them here.

Chris

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