Manufactured in 1884 as a third model with dust cover guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver and a dust cover with rear serrations and chambered in the highly desirable .50-95 Express caliber. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "50-CAL" at the breech. The dust cover is stamped "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL 95 GRS." The cartridge elevator is marked "50-95." (No factory letter is available to describer, but appears correct caliber.) The upper tang is stamped "MODEL 1876." The lower tang has the serial number. The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Very fine, retaining 70% plus original blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. There is some minor pitting on the magazine tube towards the muzzle and on dust cover with the .50 Express marking being crisp. The other markings are also crisp. 50% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is fine with a slight chip at the stock toe, minor dings and scratches and retaining most of the finish. mechanically excellent. An attractive example of a highly sought after .50 express Winchester Model 1876 lever action rifle!