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AS PICTURED AND
DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK WINCHESTER 1 OF 1000 BY LEWIS
One of Only 3 Known
The First Winchester 1876 "One of One Hundred"
October 16. 1860” marking, and a dovetailed U-notch rear sight. The rifle lacks caliber markings which is correct given the early Model 1876s were all in .45-75 W.C.F., and all of the 1 of 100 Model 1876s were in this caliber. It has the First Model open top frame with “Model. 1876.” on the upper tang and script “470” on the lower tang. It has a plain trigger as noted in the ledger and a standard grade walnut straight grip stock and forearm with iron forend cap and buttplate with brass sliding compartment lid (compartment empty).
CONDITION: Very good with traces of original blue finish in the protected areas such as the underside of the barrel where it is protected by the magazine tube and around the side plates, and otherwise gray and brown patina, some light pitting, and general mild overall wear. The wood is also very good and has moderate age and handling related wear, some small flakes at the edges, and moderate scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. This is a possibly once in a lifetime opportunity to own the very first One of One Hundred Winchester Model 1876 Rifle known.
Estimate: 250,000 - 375,000
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