October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
Manufactured in 1885, Winchesters Centennial rifle the classic 1876 chambered for the .45-75 cartridge. 28" full octagon barrel with full length magazine. Sporting nickel bladed front sight and 1876 dated ladder adjustable rear sight. Two piece varnished American walnut stocks with crescent buttplate with trap for cleaning rods. Case colored hammer and lever. CONDITION: Very good with over 80% blue finish on barrel and magazine with plumb patina rising underneath. Receiver retains over 80% bright blue finish with losses at high points and belly from carry. The hammer and lever have faded case colors remaining balance turning silver. American walnut stocks have generous amounts of factory varnish with traditional wear at rear of forearm and at wrist. Several minor compressions and bruises exist but are period and insignificant. Bore is very good with strong lands and grooves and slight darkness in lands. Action operates properly and smoothly. A fine and superior example of the Winchester Model 1876 Rifle. TDW