Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic lever-action rifle today for a penny-start auction…this is the Winchester Model 1876 Rifle Third Model!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1876 Rifle Third Model
Serial: 46953
Date of Manufacture: 1885
Caliber: .45-75 WCF
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood, Cresent Butt Straight Grip Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
For those seeking a rifle worthy of big-game hunting in the spirit of the "Old West" with the same ruggedness as Teddy Roosevelt’s own firearm, this exemplary Winchester Model 1876 "Third Model" is a remarkable choice. Chambered in the powerful .40-60 Winchester caliber, this fine specimen features a 28-inch octagon barrel and a full-length magazine tube, identifying it as the Sporting Rifle variant of the 1876 Centennial Model. While Roosevelt’s own Model 1876 featured a half-octagonal barrel and half-length magazine tube with more ornate detailing, this rifle is a more utilitarian, yet highly capable, version that was well-suited for big-game hunting during the era.The Winchester Model 1876, also known as the Centennial Model, was designed as a more robust rifle compared to its predecessors, the Winchester 1866 and Winchester 1873, famously referred to as the "Guns that Won the West." The 1876 featured a stronger frame and was chambered for powerful centerfire cartridges, making it suitable for large game hunting, unlike earlier models which were chambered for smaller, handgun-sized rimfire or centerfire rounds. Though it shared some design features with the Model 1873, the 1876 was based on a prototype 1868 lever-action rifle that was never commercially produced. Introduced to commemorate the American Centennial Exposition, the Model 1876 quickly earned a reputation for durability and power. It was offered in four main variants: the 22-inch Carbine, 26-inch Express Rifle with a half-length magazine, 28-inch Sporting Rifle, and 32-inch Musket. Standard models were finished in blue, while deluxe versions were casehardened.
Model: 1876 Rifle Third Model
Serial: 46953
Date of Manufacture: 1885
Caliber: .45-75 WCF
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood, Cresent Butt Straight Grip Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
For those seeking a rifle worthy of big-game hunting in the spirit of the "Old West" with the same ruggedness as Teddy Roosevelt’s own firearm, this exemplary Winchester Model 1876 "Third Model" is a remarkable choice. Chambered in the powerful .40-60 Winchester caliber, this fine specimen features a 28-inch octagon barrel and a full-length magazine tube, identifying it as the Sporting Rifle variant of the 1876 Centennial Model. While Roosevelt’s own Model 1876 featured a half-octagonal barrel and half-length magazine tube with more ornate detailing, this rifle is a more utilitarian, yet highly capable, version that was well-suited for big-game hunting during the era.The Winchester Model 1876, also known as the Centennial Model, was designed as a more robust rifle compared to its predecessors, the Winchester 1866 and Winchester 1873, famously referred to as the "Guns that Won the West." The 1876 featured a stronger frame and was chambered for powerful centerfire cartridges, making it suitable for large game hunting, unlike earlier models which were chambered for smaller, handgun-sized rimfire or centerfire rounds. Though it shared some design features with the Model 1873, the 1876 was based on a prototype 1868 lever-action rifle that was never commercially produced. Introduced to commemorate the American Centennial Exposition, the Model 1876 quickly earned a reputation for durability and power. It was offered in four main variants: the 22-inch Carbine, 26-inch Express Rifle with a half-length magazine, 28-inch Sporting Rifle, and 32-inch Musket. Standard models were finished in blue, while deluxe versions were casehardened.
The Model 1876 was initially chambered in .45-75 Winchester, designed to replicate the ballistics of the .45-70 cartridge in a shorter case. Later, it was produced in .40-60 Winchester, .45-60 Winchester, and .50-95 Express calibers, with the .50-95 Express being particularly notable as the caliber used by professional buffalo hunters. Total production of the Model 1876 reached 63,871 units, including special models such as the One of One Thousand and One of One Hundred rifles. The Third Model, identifiable by its integral dust cover, was the final iteration of the rifle, further cementing the Model 1876's place in history as a durable and powerful tool for hunters and collectors alike.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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