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Deluxe Pistol-Grip Winchestr 1876 LA Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:15,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Deluxe Pistol-Grip Winchestr 1876 LA Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Deluxe Pistol-Grip Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle, #13579, .45-60 cal., 26'' octagonal barrel, button magazine, case hardened frame, Special Order pistol-grip checkered 1X walnut stock and forend, steel shotgun butt, with correct 1876 marked rear sight and white bead front sight. Mfg'd 1880. Shipped Jan. 29, 1881 to Special Order #23680. Factory letter verifies all features, including scarce 26'' barrel. Condition is fine. Barrel retains approx. 90%-92% original factory blue with thinning at high edges and light general toning. Frame, sideplate, lever and hammer retain approx. 85% thinning and lightly toning case colors, the majority of which is to upper portion and tang of frame. Dustcover with 80% original blue, light to moderate general wear and pinpricking. Shotgun butt is bright with very light etching to steel surfaces. Stock with light general scuffs and scratches and some oil darkening near metal surfaces. Checks to pistol grip and forend with light even wear. Lifter block with good sharp edges. Top of bolt retains approx. 50% original blue, the balance of which has toned brown. Action is crisp, bore is excellent. Est.: $15,000-$20,000. (Antique)