1876 Winchester circa 1877

Dusty Texian · Post by **Dusty Texian** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:43 pm

This old Winchester Model 1876 28" rb. 45/60wcf came along a few wks ago, and it is the oldest of my 1876 Winchesters (circa 1877). The outside appearance shows a life of use but not abuse. The mechanics and bore are in better than normal condition. The old rifle was found in Oregon . I wish I knew its story of how it ended up there 138 yrs. after leaving the Winchester warehouse. After receiving the old rifle I gave it an inspection and cleaning , once that was completed The old rifle was pronounced Fit For Duty. I dug out the 1880 Winchester 45/60wcf mold and cast some bullets out of WW that dropped from the mold @ .458 with a weight of 296gr.lube was the usual bees wax/tallow 50/50, CCI #200 ,Jammison case filled with Swiss 2ff bp. All assembled with an original Winchester tong tool. At 50yds the first two shots were a bit low. Small sight move had the old rifle hitting as good as I could hold today . The old 76 is not the best finish 1876 Winchester that I have but it has a look of a well worn rifle from the Old West that hase seen the E

lephant . Today she proved she can still do her job and do it well. ,,,,DT

plowboy 45 · Post by **plowboy 45** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:01 pm

That's a dang good lookin rifle, THE FINISH, well it just like I like it perfect

PLOWBOY

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:13 pm

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:52 pm

Looks just right to me

.

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:32 pm

That is a fine gun you have & a awesome shooter!!

Brad

claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:14 pm

Wow!

Nice!

missionary5155 · Post by **missionary5155** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:52 pm

Good evening
That is a fine looking 1876 ! That is a treasure to be cared for and happily shot. Mine is about 10 years later and looks no better. They are without a doubt an interesting Winchester model to be put to use.
Mike in Peru

Dusty Texian · Post by **Dusty Texian** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:15 am

Thanks for all of the comments fellows. I was hoping Y'all would enjoy seeing the old rifle ,as much as I do.,,,DT

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:42 am

that is outstanding, thanks for posting

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:51 am

Thanks for sharing Dusty. I am

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 12:58 pm

Great rifle!!!

A+++++ on the way you loaded

hondo1892 · Post by **hondo1892** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 4:09 pm

Dusty, you must be buying up all the old 76 Winchesters out there. That is another fine looking rifle for your collection though. Good shooting.

Dusty Texian · Post by **Dusty Texian** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:09 am

hondo1892 wrote:Dusty, you must be buying up all the old 76 Winchesters out there. That is another fine looking rifle for your collection though. Good shooting.

I think just before purchasing that one , I said ( That is the last one ). I just cant pass it up. Well you know the rest. You wouldnt happen to have one for sale now wouldya ?????? ,,,,DT

hfcable · Post by **hfcable** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:02 pm

great rifle ! looks just like it should....used but excellent and shoots great !

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 3:48 pm

That rifle has a lot of style --- and you have great taste --- hoping you continue to enjoy that rifle immensely

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:05 pm

Beautiful

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:14 pm

Looks just about perfect to me!!!

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