This is an interesting example of a Winchester Model 1876 carbine manufactured in 1882. It has a "N.W.M.P." banner stamped on the right side of the butt, indicating it was one of around 750 Model 1876 "Mountie" carbines purchased to arm the Canadian North-West Mounted Police in the 1880s, along with standard Winchester markings. This specific carbine is listed by serial number as ordered for the N.W.M.P. on p. 185 of "Arms & Accouterments of the Mounted Police" by Klancher. The carbine has the distinctive long forearm with a steel forearm tip and a single barrel band. It has a Second Model receiver with dust cover rail secured by screws and dust cover with serrated edges along with a stud mounted saddle ring. The barrel has a blade front sight on a stud and a folding ladder/notch rear sight graduated out to 1,000 yards. The straight grip stock has a steel carbine style buttplate. The included factory letter lists the carbine by serial number as well as "Barrel Shape: Large Shank", the special Spanish Meter sight, and that it was received at the warehouse on 16 May 1882 and shipped on 18 May 1882. The included Mounted Police Research & Consulting letter lists the carbine by serial number and shipment date, as well as being in the charge of Constable H. Powers of F Division, Prince Albert in 1887, and remained in that F Division until at least 7 April 1897.

Good, showing mostly a smooth grey-brown patina with a few scattered patches of light pitting. The rear sight base is loose, with the threading worn out on the front screw. The refinished wood is also good with repaired wrist, some scattered minor dings and scratches, and a faint cartouche. Mechanically excellent.