This exceptional Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle, chambered in the highly desirable .50-95 Winchester Express, features a 26-inch round matted barrel, factory engraving, and beautifully checkered deluxe walnut stocks. The receiver displays elegant floral scroll engraving, complemented by a checkered pistol-grip stock, ebony forearm tip, and rubber shotgun buttplate. Additional special-order features include a half-length magazine, casehardened finish, and distinctive Express sights. The accompanying Cody Firearms Museum factory letter confirms the rifle's remarkable deluxe configuration, including its factory engraving, matted barrel, checkered pistol-grip stock, and half magazine.
Dating to 1882, this scarce Model 1876 is described as being in fine overall condition, with attractive aged metal finishes, crisp engraving, and walnut stocks retaining much of their original varnish. The barrel retains approximately 50% original blue finish, while the receiver displays traces of original case colors mixed with a smooth gray patina. The bore is described as bright with light roughness, and the action functions properly. Combining its powerful .50-95 Express chambering, rare factory-matted barrel, documented engraving, deluxe walnut, and factory documentation, this Winchester Model 1876 represents an outstanding example of 19th-century American firearms craftsmanship.
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This exceptional Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle, chambered in the highly desirable .50-95 Winchester Express, features a 26-inch round matted barrel, factory engraving, and beautifully checkered deluxe walnut stocks. The receiver displays elegant floral scroll engraving, complemented by a checkered pistol-grip stock, ebony forearm tip, and rubber shotgun buttplate. Additional special-order features include a half-length magazine, casehardened finish, and distinctive Express sights. The accompanying Cody Firearms Museum factory letter confirms the rifle's remarkable deluxe configuration, including its factory engraving, matted barrel, checkered pistol-grip stock, and half magazine.
Dating to 1882, this scarce Model 1876 is described as being in fine overall condition, with attractive aged metal finishes, crisp engraving, and walnut stocks retaining much of their original varnish. The barrel retains approximately 50% original blue finish, while the receiver displays traces of original case colors mixed with a smooth gray patina. The bore is described as bright with light roughness, and the action functions properly. Combining its powerful .50-95 Express chambering, rare factory-matted barrel, documented engraving, deluxe walnut, and factory documentation, this Winchester Model 1876 represents an outstanding example of 19th-century American firearms craftsmanship.
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