This is a solid representative example of an original Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle. The factory letter indicates this rifle was received in the warehouse on May 16, 1881, and shipped the following day with 29 other arms as part of order 25670. The letter also confirms the caliber, barrel, plain trigger, and rifle configuration. It has a German silver blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight, the Second Model screw fastened guide rail and dust cover with serrated tail, a smooth forearm and straight wrist stock with standard rifle buttplate, and has the standard Winchester markings including the caliber designation "45-60" on the elevator and barrel.