Original 1876 Winchester for $1500...bought it. Pics in the first post.

[smoke]

I have a line on an original Winchester 1876 for $1500 out the door.  Of course for that kind of money there is an issue.  The barrel and mag tube were cut back.  It is around 22" now.  Caliber is .45-60 which is nice since I have a bunch of .45-70 brass, bullets primers etc.

I think it is worth buying even if I keep it for a few years I should be able to get my $$ out of it.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

[Four Eyes Henry]

Rhetorical question I would say.....

[dusty texian]

I have a line on an original Winchester 1876 for $1500 out the door.  Of course for that kind of money there is an issue.  The barrel and mag tube were cut back.  It is around 22" now.  Caliber is .45-60 which is nice since I have a bunch of .45-70 brass, bullets primers etc.

I think it is worth buying even if I keep it for a few years I should be able to get my $$ out of it.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Why not , If its a functioning 1876 Winchester the action is worth that . And you just may end up liking it .,,,,DT

[shrapnel]

I would rather drag that around than own a reproduction...

[ndnchf]

I'd be all over that deal!

[smoke]

I figured it was a good buy so I told him that I would take it.  I should pick it up tomorrow.

I will post some pics.

[smoke]

   Why not , If its a functioning 1876 Winchester the action is worth that . And you just may end up liking it .,,,,DT

Liking it ain't the problem.  Heck, I know I like it.  Liking too many guns is the problem.

[Major 2]

There is no cure, there is a support group -  https://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?topic=63100.0

Congratulations and welcome     

[shrapnel]

Liking it ain't the problem.  Heck, I know I like it.  Liking too many guns is the problem.

There is no such problem...

[smoke]

There is no such problem...

I suppose I should have said "liking too many guns and not having enough cash is the problem."

[King Medallion]

That's a Dandy looking rifle,  Smoke. Hope it shoots a good as it looks!

[Major 2]

There is no such problem...

You need a longer couch   

[dusty texian]

I have a line on an original Winchester 1876 for $1500 out the door.  Of course for that kind of money there is an issue.  The barrel and mag tube were cut back.  It is around 22" now.  Caliber is .45-60 which is nice since I have a bunch of .45-70 brass, bullets primers etc.

I think it is worth buying even if I keep it for a few years I should be able to get my $$ out of it.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Looks Good .,,,DT

[dusty texian]

You need a longer couch   

Yep he does need a bigger couch ! ,,,DT

[Jack Spade]

How do you know the barrel and mag tube have been cut back?  I recently bought an 1894 that owner thought had been cut back. After taking some measurements I sent off for the cody letter and learned it was actually ordered from the factory as a short rifle.  I am pretty new to collector winchester levers but thought i would ask the question.

[smoke]

Couple of reasons.

The gunsmith told me so.   He has been doing this for 40 years and has a good handle on Winchesters.  He has lots of big $$ originals go through there.  Model 21's, British side by side shot guns etc.  He also builds high end custom guns.

The second reason is the mag tube is slightly longer than the barrel....about 1/10th of an inch.  He will fix that after the first of the year. 

Nice thing is that the cut down was a long time ago.  The gun certainly has a nice consistent patina on it.

[greyhawk]

I would rather drag that around than own a reproduction...

thems fightin words - nuthin wrong with reproductions - we darn lucky to be able to get our hands on quality shooters at a reasonable price - if the choice is between a clapped out original and a new Uberti - I'll take the Uberti and go shoot it - dont mean I dont admire you guys that SHOOT originals - I do - I just dont have that opportunity in my country. 

[greyhawk]

thems fightin words - nuthin wrong with reproductions - we darn lucky to be able to get our hands on quality shooters at a reasonable price - if the choice is between a clapped out original and a new Uberti - I'll take the Uberti and go shoot it - dont mean I dont admire you guys that SHOOT originals - I do - I just dont have that opportunity in my country.

ooooops Just kidding fellers ----I didnt mean to kill the thread 

[Coal Creek Griff]

ooooops Just kidding fellers ----I didnt mean to kill the thread 

You're a thread murderer and we have your confession!

[River City John]

There is no such problem...

Well maybe if you had bought the right one in the first place . . .