Welcome to the The Winchester Model 1876 board.

Marshal Halloway · December 04, 2007, 09:02:42 AM

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Deadeye Don · December 04, 2007, 11:05:28 AM

Yeah baby. Up and running. I think a great first posting would be for everyone to post pictures of their 76 (s). Regards. Deadeye.

45-60, Uberti, Taylors.

Crotchety Old Grouch · December 04, 2007, 02:18:38 PM

Ok, Here is the kid with my Chaparral NWMP 76 in 45-75

Buffboy · December 04, 2007, 06:33:11 PM

hmm. lets see if I can make this work. Mine is a 26" 40-60 Chaparral. Serial number under 200. It's got the "enhanced" wood. So far, it's been fun to shoot. I finally got a smokeless load that shoots well with a 240gr bullet. I use cut down Starline 45-70 cases to make the ammo.

Mossyrock · December 04, 2007, 08:48:52 PM

Well, I would current pics of my Chaparral '76, but it is currently torn apart all over my bench being restocked with real, honest-to-goodness walnut from Precision Gun Works. I will post pics when I get it finished!

By the way, boys...we need a good photo for the header shot on this board. It looks like every one has one but us!

quigleysharps4570 · December 05, 2007, 01:10:44 AM

Best pic I have on hand of mine...Chaparral 45-60.

Deadeye Don · December 05, 2007, 07:09:37 AM

Looks like that sleeping deer is armed to the teeth. Better not wake him.

Grizzly Adams · December 05, 2007, 07:33:21 PM

Great idea Don! Here's a couple of mine.

Uberti 76 in 45-60 with 22 inch octagon barrel.

Original short rifle. 22 inch round barrel with shotgun butt and British proof marks. I kinda like short rifle and carbines!

Grizzly

Marshal Halloway · December 05, 2007, 08:31:02 PM

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Mike D. · December 05, 2007, 08:44:34 PM

Well, I had to take my Chaparral NWMP carbine out of the box to take this photo.

Grizzly Adams · December 05, 2007, 08:50:26 PM

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Hoof Hearted · December 05, 2007, 09:39:40 PM

Quote from: Grizzly Adams on December 05, 2007, 07:33:21 PM
Great idea Don! Here's a couple of mine.

Uberti 76 in 45-60 with 22 inch octagon barrel.

Original short rifle. 22 inch round barrel with shotgun butt and British proof marks. I kinda like short rifle and carbines!

Grizzly

As a Chapparal owner..............I gotta say I'm impressed with how sharp and crisp the metal is on that Uberti!
Wood to metal fit is awesome too!!!!

quigleysharps4570 · December 05, 2007, 11:29:50 PM

Some fine looking rifles I'm seeing gents...would like to see more.

Buck Stinson · December 06, 2007, 11:44:16 AM

Here's one of my original carbines. This is a Mountie in .45-75 WCF that was shipped in April of 1885, just in time to serve in the Reil Rebellion. It was last documented in service at Ft. Saskatchewan in December of 1894. The gun still retains 80% of it's original bright blue and it has a near perfect bore. Later on, I will put up a photo of the ammo and reloading tools. If you want to see more 1876 stuff, let me know. I've got a pile of it.

Buck

Grizzly Adams · December 06, 2007, 05:36:15 PM

That is an extraoridnary piece, Buck. Thanks for putting it up for us. I am certain all we 76 junkies would love to see more of your collection.

Buck Stinson · December 06, 2007, 06:24:12 PM

This is Winchesters easliest Model 1880, 1st issue reloading tool. The early spoon handle tools of this model were not marked with the Winchester name, only the patent date and caliber. This one is often called the "patent tool" because the patent had been applied for but not yet issued. The caliber marking on this one is .45-75 WCF. I actually use this tool when reloading for my 76's. The brass bullet mold is also Winchester, but marked only with the .45-75 WCF caliber. This is the 3rd issue Winchester bullet mold of the same period as the tool. The box of ammo is the rare MODEL " CETENNIAL" 1876 box. This is not however, the earliest .45-75 WCF ammo. The label dates it to the mid to late 1890 period. Yes, it is full of it's original Winchester factory ammunition. Hope you enjoy looking at this stuff.

Adios,
Buck

'Monterrey' Jack Brass · December 06, 2007, 07:38:21 PM

A bit doctored with some extras in the picture but here is my Chaparral .45-75.

Brass

Grizzly Adams · December 06, 2007, 08:02:02 PM

Nice rifle, Brass. Welcome to the fire!

ART C GUNN · December 07, 2007, 11:46:44 AM

Greetings all..I finally have been able to sign on here. Nice to be with such a distinguished group.
I have 5 1/2 &6's which includes one Uberti 45-60. The half is in pieces and needs to be restored. Thats a 40-60 round barrel rifle.
I have not been able to work up a load and play with the Uberti too much yet but I have shot my original 45-75 deluxe. Whatta monster

quigleysharps4570 · December 07, 2007, 02:56:19 PM

I keep hoping I'll stumble on to an original in excellent shape at a rummage sale...and the sellers don't know what the have and let it go for some change.