Very few Model 1876 rifles were special ordered. The factory letter indicates this Second Model "Centennial" rifle was received in the warehouse on May 5, 1882, and shipped the following day as order number 32264. It also confirms it shipped with the following characteristics: rifle configuration in .45-60, casehardened frame, 26 inch round barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with shotgun butt, and "Beach & Lyman (60 yds)" sights. (not clear what a 60 yard sight is, so cannot verify the current sight!) All of these characteristics match the rifles. Additional features include standard Winchester markings, an elevation adjustable sporting rear sight, Second Model screw fastened dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated tail, and fancy grain stock and forearm with style H checkering, an ebony grip inlay, and a smooth steel buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "XXX" and "311 S," and the upper tang inlet on the stock also correctly has "311." "26" is on the toe of the buttplate and the butt.

Fine. 40% of the original blue finish remains on the barrel and magazine. The loading gate has 70% original nitre blue, and the frame retains 30% of the silvering original case colors overall. The balance has gray and brown patina, and there are small patches of slight pitting and varnish. The wood is fine with partially smoothed checkering, some scrapes and dings, and attractive figure. The set trigger and action function fine and the markings are crisp. This is a fine example of a special order Winchester Model 1876 rifle.