Johnny ringo's rifle?

[nativeshootist]

I was reading about something I forgot what, but I ran into a true west article that was about johnny Ringo and when he was found dead. In the article it stated in a coroner's report that he had a "1 Winchester rifle, octagonal barrel, caliber .45, 1876 model.", I think it's interesting that it was so detailed on the type of rifle and handgun. I'll provide a link to the article https://truewestmagazine.com/mysterious-death-johnny-ringo/

[dusty texian]

Having lived in John Ringo's stomping grounds  ( The Mason County War  area ) John Ringo has always been a very interesting old west character to me . Roaming around the area that the Mason Co. War was held , I often wonder did old Johnny camp here under this big oak by the river one night ? The 1876 Winchester that he carried would be something to behold , wonder where it is  today . ,,DT

[King Medallion]

I wonder if that 5 trunk tree is still there

[dusty texian]

I wonder if that 5 trunk tree is still there

I think the original tree is still there but fallen , I saw a documentary a while back and the owner of the property said the tree pictured was the real one . ,,,DT

[Buck Stinson]

1876 Model Winchester serial number 21896 was shipped from the factory on order #30868 January 14, 1882.  There were approximately 40 model 1876 rifles shipped the same day to the same order number.  ALL of them were exactly the same;  sporting rifles, .45-60 WCF caliber, with 26" octagon barrels and full magazines.  Shipping destination, nobody knows.  I've been to Ringo's grave on Turkey Creek.  It is a pile of stones in a grove of cottonwood trees.  Creek channel has changed, but it looks like the creek used to run right below the bank on which the grave is located.  Very hard to find, because of a fence and a lot of bushes along this fence line.  By driving slow, we finally saw the marker through the trees.  The grave was marked with a fairly large whitewashed rock with his name on it.  The grave is on private property near a ranch house.  This ranch was at the time, owned by the Sanders family.  It's a very quiet, peaceful spot for a man with such a bad reputation.  Be respectful!!!  Don't go looking for it without asking permission.