Manufactured in 1885, this is a fine example of special order third Model 1876 with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and dust cover with serrations at the rear. On p. 253 of "The Winchester Book" by George Madis, he states that only one out of every 800 Model 1876s was manufactured with a shorter than standard barrel, making this rifle quite scarce. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, including the special order sling swivels and 24 inch barrel, as well as receipt at the warehouse on 16 November 1885 and shipment the same day in order number 1984. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line address and King's patent marking and the caliber marking at the breech, which is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model marking is on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a set of "sporting" sights featuring a blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The special order sling swivels are fitted on the forend cap and the bottom of the stock. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). Includes a leather sling (retained on one end with some twisted wire). There is a small half-moon shaped chip/beveled area on the receiver ring. Provenance: The David L. DeLullo Jr. Collection

Good, retains traces of the original finishes with the balance a mottled grey and brown patina, some scattered light spotting/surface pitting, and a half-moon shaped chip absent from the rear edge of the receiver ring. The wood is also good with scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.