The accompanying factory letter on this carbine shows Large shank, Good quality stock, Spanish Meter sights and that it was shipped out of the warehouse on May 18,1882 with 181 on order number 32602. The carbine is also accompanied by an autographed copy of the book "Winchester's North West Mounted Police Carbines and Other Model 1876 Data" by Lewis E. Yearout. On page 66 the shipment is listed by order number and that it was shipped to I.G. Baker, Ft. Benton. A total of 1815 of these carbines were shipped to Fort Benton. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line Winchester address/ King's improvement patent dates, "MODEL 1876" is marked on the upper tang and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The carbine features the inverted "V" front sight, adjustable metered rear sight, dust cover on a rail screwed to the top of the receiver and saddle ring and stud mounted on the left rear of the frame behind the plate. The forearm is full with a single barrel band and steel end cap and the stock is straight grip with a crescent buttplate. The stock is absent of any cartouches or inspection markings. Also included with the carbine is an original box of 20 Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 45-75 cartridges.

About good. The metal surfaces have a mottled grayish patina with extensive pitting on the left side 0of the receiver and lever. The wood is good with the exception of a repaired crack on the right side of the wrist running from the rear of the upper tang to the rear of the lower tang; there is a minor repair on the right upper and left lower wrist. The stock remains solid. There are a couple of small gouges on the forearm, otherwise the wood overall has some minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is fine. These carbines saw long and extended usage, finding them in any kind of good condition is scarce.