Manufactured in 1882, this is a Winchester Model 1876 rifle with the dust cover guide rail built into the receiver and serrated edges at the back of the dust cover. It has a beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, adjustable set trigger, smooth walnut forearm and straight wrist stock, a full length magazine, and crescent buttplate with an empty trap with brass door. The top barrel flat is marked: "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT/- KING'S- IMPROVEMENT- PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight and "CAL 45-60" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "{MODEL. 1876.}" and has been tapped for mounting a peep sight. The serial number is on the rear of the lower tang, and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "45-60".

Very good plus. The rifle displays primarily a mix of gray and brown patina with some traces of the original finish on the frame and dust cover, patches of light to mild pitting and oxidation, and various minor scratches and marks. The markings are crisp throughout. The wood is fine with some small chips, pressure marks, and light scrapes. The action is excellent. The rear sight base is bent and cracked.