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Lot 1016:Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe 50 Express Rifle

September 8th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1016:Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe 50 Express Rifle

September 8th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Special Order Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1882 as a second model with a dust cover guide rail attached to the receiver with two screws, presently chambered in the 50-95 Winchester Express cartridge, and featuring several factory documented special order features. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel, matted top barrel flat, casehardened receiver, checkered pistol grip stock, hard rubber buttplate, and a factory engraving on forend cap and hammer that cost $2.50 when it was received in the warehouse on March 29, 1882, and shipped on April 1, 1882, along with one other rifle with the same specifications.(It does not list the 50 express caliber!) The barrel has the two-line address/King's patent dates marking on the matted top flat, "CAL." on the upper left flat at the breech, and "50" on the upper right flat at the breech. The dust cover has serrations at the tail and is marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/50 CAL. 95 GRS." The brass cartridge elevator is marked "50-95." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." Fitted with dovetailed beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. A light factory scroll motif is featured on the forend cap, hammer, and lever. Mounted on a highly figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock. The grip area features an ebony insert, and the buttstock is fitted with a checkered hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "XXXX 300 S," and the stock inlet is marked "P 300." An included letter of provenance states this rifle was once owned by William Ennis, 19th century pioneer and businessman and founder of Ennis, Montana.

ConditionVery good. The barrel and magazine tube retain 25% faded original blue finish and the hammer, receiver, and lever retaining areas of mixed faded and silvered out original case colors. Traces of original nitre blue finish remain on the loading gate. The wood is fair with a repaired buttstock, smooth, heavily worn checkering, and some minor-moderate handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. One will have to draw their own conclusion on the 50 express caliber not being listed in the factory letter! It is however, a very unique opportunity to acquire a very desirable variation of a factory engraved Winchester Model 1876 Rifle!
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1876
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge50-95 Express
Barrel26 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2290
Catalog page17
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