Manufactured in 1885 as a Third Model with the integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear, the Model 1876 was popular among those in the west that believed .44-40 wasn't quite enough stopping power for whatever they might encounter. The barrel is marked with the two-line Winchester address/King's patent marking and the caliber designation, model designation on the upper tang, serial number on the lower tang, and caliber again marked on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. Fitted with a German silver blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight. Mounted with a smooth forearm, that has a series of seventeen small notches cut near the forend cap that has a sling swivel stud, and straight grip stock with a sling swivel and stud and a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as receipt at the warehouse on 17 October 1885 and shipment on 21 January 1886 to order number 3830. Also included is a Ravalli County, Montana firearm registration form dated 1918 that lists the rifle by serial number as belonging to Robert Pearson, who's occupation is listed as a farrier. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Fine as showing its years of dedicated service as a frontier tool. Retains traces of the original blue finish, primarily on the lower tang, and 20% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance mostly a grey patina with some scattered brown. The wood is also fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent.