Winchester Model 1876 45-60 Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Lever for sale, gun classifieds or gun auction from Cessna17254. Buy or bid on this Winchester Model 1876 45-60 in the category Winchester Rifles

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1876 Winchester Rifle 45-60 with a Special Order octagon 30" barrel. Standard full magazine, ladder sights, and crescent rifle buttplate with brass sliding trap.Serial number is 18,574 During the late 1870's through the mid-1880's, this was one of the most desirable repeating rifles in the world. This gun was mfg in Oct 1881 - 30” octagon barrel (2” longer than standard)We do have a letter from Cody verifying all features of this rifle, but will need to order another one. Overall, this rifle is in NRA Antique Fine condition. Original sights include the standard "1876" marked ladder rear sight and blade front sight. Both the barrel and bronze loading block are clearly marked in script "Cal 45-60" and "45-60" respectively. Sharp clear 2 line barrel address and Model designation located on the upper tang. Screws are fine to excellent overall and show very little turn wear. The wood is very good overall showing considerable amounts of original varnish with very good wood to metal fit. There are a few scratches on right side of the forewood and a smaller bruise on the right side of the stock just above the lever. There are no repairs of any kind. This rifle has very nice mechanics and a very good bore to match. All in all, a very respectable example of a 30" Winchester 1876 Centennial Rifle.

This is a family gun I received when my great aunt passed away.

Pricing for this Model, Sporting Rifle, Express, or Carbine configuration: for insurance purposes I have it valued at $10,000

Excellent: $15,000 Very Good: $9,500 Good: $6,000 Fair: $4,000 Poor: $2,000

Winchester Model 1876 45-60

Listed in category: Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Lever