The Winchester Model 1876 was designed and manufactured specifically with those in mind on the western frontier who desired more firepower than .44-40 could offer. These "big bore" Winchesters truly had the stopping power to handle just about anything thrown at them on the frontier. Manufactured 1886 as a Third Model with integral dust cover guide and dust cover with grip serrations at the rear. The top barrel flat has the two-line address and King's patent marking in front of the rear sight and the caliber marking at the breech. The caliber marking is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model designation is marked on the upper tang and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Very good, retains traces of the original blue finish with the balance mostly a mottled grey-brown patina, and the replacement magazine showing mostly a rough brown patina, all the telltale signs of a rugged western frontier firearm. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor handling marks, really showing the look of a trusted companion. Mechanically excellent.