This is an interesting example of a Winchester Model 1876 carbine manufactured in 1885. 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. The bottom of the buttstock, to the rear of the lower tang is also marked "LOF.101.", indicating this carbine saw use by the "Legion of the Frontiersmen". The LOF was a paramilitary group formed by former North-West Mounted Policeman and Boer War veteran Roger Pocock in 1905 to prepare the British Empire for a feared invasion. The group established local chapters throughout the empire and helped fill the ranks of many units during the First World War. One of the organization pages proudly proclaims that, "Frontiersmen were among the very first Britons to go into battle against Germany in 1914." The Frontiersmen unit the 25th Service Battalion Royal Fusiliers based from London served in North Africa and was mainly made up of middle aged or older men of various backgrounds including a circus clown, millionaire, big game hunters and even some American cowboys. The organization remains active as a non-profit disaster relief organization. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address/King's patent marking as well as the caliber marking, which is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model designation is on the upper tang while the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a block blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. The included factory letter lists receipt at the warehouse on 27 March 1885 and shipment the next day in order number 19589.

Very good plus, retains 30% of the original blue finish with the balance showing mostly a smooth grey patina and some minor dings scattered throughout. The wood is very good with numerous minor dings scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent.