Got an original Winchester 1876 - share pics!

[pistol1911]

I bought this rifle in 1968.45/60 manufactured in 1882.A former owner had it reblued.Barrel is fair otherwise it is in great shape.Jim Hughes

[pistol1911]

Another picture.

[Honest Henry]

Ok I think I may have gotten it figured out.  I hate getting old, I found it yesterday but had to reduce the size of the photo, and got distracted in the process.

If it works it is the caliber stamp on the barrel and on the carrier.

Honest Henry   

[I_H_R]

Here are a few pictures of mine.  It is a 45-60 and the Serial puts it at 1882.  As you can see, she is a little rough but overall not in too bad of condition.  

[Grizzly Adams]

Nice old warrior!  Thanks for posting her pic.

[Johnny Reb]

One of my favorite 1876 Saddle Ring Carbines. Yes, the end of the barrel was cut off (looks period done) before I bought it 20 years ago.
The Colt is an original 1873 made in 1876, also inspected by Lewis Draper in that year.






I wish that I had kept every antique arm I ever had.
Oh well, live and learn. Never give your treasures away to help other people save their homes.
After I get my ranch I'll start collecting again.

To see more of my items check out the STORM and other forums around CAS soon.

Rich Lovan

[Grizzly Adams]

Very nice early SRC!  Love those "thumbprint" dust covers.  

That Colts SAA ain't too shabby either!

Thanks for posting the pics.

[Johnny Reb]

Great 1876's in here!

Your Winchesters are masterpieces, Grizzly Adams!

Love all of them in here.

We are definitely caretakers of these awesome pieces of history for future collectors.

[Grizzly Adams]

Great 1876's in here!

Your Winchesters are masterpieces, Grizzly Adams!

Love all of them in here.

We are definitely caretakers of these awesome pieces of history for future collectors.

Indeed.  We are caretakers, not owners.   When I shoulder one of these old warriors, I wonder how many others have done the same, and under what circumstances.  I also pray that others will have the same pleasure in the years to come.

[Buck Stinson]

Very nice early carbine.  I'm taking it for granted that it is a .45-75, but many of these earlier guns were brought out of the warehouse and changed to .45-60.   Have you ever gotten a letter on the gun?  I think we need more photos of original 1876 Winchester.  Just my opinion, of course.  I have a few NWMP carbines that I just sold as a group and I'll put up a photo of those before they ship off.  There are some interesting guns in this group.

Adios,
Buck

[Johnny Reb]

Wow!
I sure wish I was the new caretaker of those carbines of yours Buck! I'll be collecting arms again after I get my ranch. I'm also setting up a machine shop to restore and make original and repro high quality parts for all makes and models.

Yes, you are right. .45-75 Calibre :-)


Well this as all of my other photos I post here through that darn photobucket.com turns a bit blurry but the actual lettering is still crisp and the bluing is flaking off around each charater a bit. I'll remember to get right on the lettering from now on with my camera.

Blessings
Johnny Reb

[Buck Stinson]

Johnny Reb,
I checked the number on your carbine and it was shipped from the factory in April of 1879 as a .45-75.  It also has the notation "with lid", which means dust cover. 

Adios,
Buck

[Johnny Reb]

Awesome!!!

Thank you for checking on the carbine Buck!
I wanted a letter but just didn't get one.

Very much appreciated for the info!

Be well
Rich

[Jonathan]

Winchester Model 1876 45-60 serial number 10102.

[Johnny Reb]

Nice early rifle Jonathan!

[Jonathan]

Johnny Reb,
It should shoot well as the bore is good. Wouldn't mind talking my friend into letting me shoot it. Don't know what I'd do for ammo. Don't know anything about these old guns.

[Buck Stinson]

Jonathan,
Thanks for posting the pic.  Nice old rifle and yes, it would be fun to shoot.

Buck

[Johnny Reb]

Be sure to use BLACK POWDER though as I'm sure you already know.

Ten X Ammo and others still offer it. Here is a link to one of them.

http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,4101.html

Blessings
Johnny Reb

[Buck Stinson]

For several weeks now, I've mentioned that I would put up this photo of a bunch of original North West Mounted Police carbines that I had.  I delivered them this past Saturday, so they will have a new home shortly.  You may see some of these come up for sale on the internet.  All of these guns, are original and all have not only Winchester factory letters, but letters of authentication from Mountie historian Don Klancher.  The most interesting gun in this bunch is the one in the top of the photo.  This carbine is actually listed in Klanchers book "ARMS & ACCOUTREMENTS OF THE MOUNTED POLICE".  Although the gun is not pictured, it is mentioned at the bottom of page 15 and carried over to the top of page 16.  This carbine was reported "lost in the hills while riding in the hills in the Maple Creek area".  The documentation that went with the gun also tells how it was lost and gives the serial number of the carbine that was issued to Constable Webb as a replacement.  Most of these carbines had not only NWMP markings, but LOF (Legion of the Frontier) and APP (Alberta Provincial Police) markings and one was marked CSC for Candian School of Cavalry.  They all say constant use for many yearsd and some of them showed it, but all in all, they were a nice bunch of historic guns.  Hope you enjoy.

Adios,
Buck

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b260/Buckstinson/Mountiecarbines033.jpg

[Grizzly Adams]

What a wonderful grouping, Buck.  Must have hurt to let them go!

You say this carbine was lost, and the constable was issured a replacement.  Was the lost carbine recovered by the police or by someone else, and thus later identified?