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Lot 6: London Retailer Marked Winchester Model 1876 Short Rifle

Charles Lancaster London Retailer Marked Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 6: London Retailer Marked Winchester Model 1876 Short Rifle

Charles Lancaster London Retailer Marked Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Charles Lancaster London Retailer Marked Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1876
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-75
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2016
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 8
Class: Antique
Description:

The included factory letter (copy) lists this Winchester Model 1876 short rifle with a 22 inch round barrel, plain trigger, and shotgun buttplate when it was received in the warehouse on December 1, 1884, and shipped on December 9 with 17 other arms to order number 16933. In the data discussed on page 253 of "The Winchester Book ," George Madis notes that only one of each 800 had a shorter than average barrel. The left side plate has a London retailer marking: "CHARLES LANCASTER/151 NEW BOND STREET/LONDON" above the number "7621." Many Model 1876 rifles were shipped to England and then found their way to Africa and India, where they were often employed against big cats. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail German silver blade front sight and an "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight. The barrel and receiver are stamped with London proofs at the breech. The receiver is a third model. The top of the barrel has the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and "CAL./45-75" at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked "45-75." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." The straight grip stock is fitted with a steel shotgun buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The frame retains 80% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The barrel, magazine tube, and forend cap retain 20% original blue finish with a brown-gray patina on the balance. 40% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. 40% original case colors remain on the lever. The re-oiled wood is also fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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