All. [8] A cou, Caliber 45-60. In 1876 Winchester introduced a new lever-action rifle; they called it the "Centennial Rifle" in commemoration of the United States' 100th anniversary. Commemorative Rifle | 789 | 120 | Lc | 109.499ms, Winchester Bicentennial '76 .30-30 Commemorative Rifle. Mark V Custom . She was a powerful firearm with great stopping capabilities and . Winchester Model 94 Bicentennial '76 Commemorative Lever Action Carbine with Box Auction Date: March 4, 2020 Estimated Price: $ 400 - $ 700 Price Realized: Details Winchester Model 94 Bicentennial '76 Commemorative Lever Action Carbine with Box Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 94 Type: Rifle Gauge: 30-30 Win Barrel: 20 inch round Finish: blue/satin This is a rare Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1894 (Model 94) lever action rifle in the Bicentennial 1776-1976 limited edition finish in a 30-30 caliber. As one collector summed up the fate of M76 rifles, carbines and muskets that arent in museums or collections: They were seldom seen then and nearly impossible to find now.. Comes out to a total of 19 rounds. Original sights. To meet the demands of sportsmen pursuing dangerous game in Africa, India and the western United States, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company decided in late 1878 to develop a .50-caliber version of the Model 1876. 7671 Saltsburg Road Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15239, |regenC|MC Set || Li Mc HIT || || LP Mc HIT ||, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Instead of buying a gun thats Overall in nice condition with 70 percent bl, Going to a Easter sale-- mark ferry in pa ---Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action 45-60 caliber "Second Model" Sporting Rifle. To commemorate this occasion, Winchester produced a run of fancy Model 94 rifles. At that, the .45-75 load that generated 1,343 fps was close enough to the government 405-grain load to satisfy public demands. GOLD PLATED RECEIVER, FOREARM CAP, RINGS AND BUTTPLATE. Letter, Winchester 1876 First Model "Open Top" Rifle 45-75 Early Serial Number, Used Solid Gun Winchester Model 1876 .45-60, 28" Barrel, CENTENNIAL MODEL WINCHESTER Model 1876 .45-60 Lever Action RIFLE Antique Classic Lever Action Rifle Made in 1881, WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 RIFLE IN CALIBER 40-60, WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 RIFLE IN CALIBER 45-60, WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 RIFLE IN CALIBER 45-75, SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1876 RIFLE IN CALIBER 45-60, WINCHESTER 45-60 MOD 1876- BORE IS EXC- 28" ROUND Bbl.- 35% ORIG RECEIVER BLUE- 45% ORIG Bbl. The last entry to the cartridge lineup was the .40-60 in 1884 with a 210-grain bullet that reached 1,475 fps from the 26-inch barrel of the M76 rifle, not much of an increase over the .44 WCF with a 200-grain load. To use a word coined by Horace Walpole, the adoption of the .45-75-caliber Model 1876 by the North West Mounted Police was a matter of pure "serendipity.". Has a few mars and dings. Cal. No doubt, most of the NWMP carbines are still in Canada, and who knows what happened to the muskets that were shipped off to foreign lands, let alone the three M76 rifles that were with the Diablo Canyon posse. Strong bore. Truth be told, Ive never owned a Winchester rifle and the only big-bore lever gun I ever did buy, was the Marlin 1895 45-70 Government model. This Winchester Model 1876 carbine was used by Tom Selleck in the film "Crossfire Trail." In 1876 Winchester introduced a new lever-action rifle; they called it the "Centennial Rifle" in commemoration of the United States' 100th anniversary. Given the content of these remarks, it was inevitable that the public would assume that the Model 1876 was merely a larger scale version of the Winchester Model 1873. See all formats and editions . Featured Gun Classifieds Winchester Rifles - Model 1876, 1876 Winchester First Model "Open Top" RifleCal .45-75, 28" Barrel (1877 Manufacture!) Both carbine and musket configurations have full-length forends. Winchester "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight and typical German silver blade front. The two men came close to having a duel, which would have been fought with Winchester rifles at a distance of 12 paces. THIS RIFLE IS NEW IN THE BOX, WALL RACK, 20 INCH BARREL, UNFIRED, WITH ALL ORIGINAL BOX AND . This incidental by-product of the model's distribution came about through its adoption by the North West Mounted Police in Canada. on your local stores shelf, most retailers drop ship it from a warehouse in Dust cover i, 28 inch octagon barrel chambered in 40-60 WCF caliber with full length mag tube. *Caliber, Barrel Length, Generations, Sub Models may all affect item price. Each Commemorative was issued as a reproduction of a historically famous gun model or to honor a historically significant person, group, event or institution relating to U.S. or Canadian history. Later orders from the NWMP ultimately totaled 1,611 Model 76 carbines, with the first 150 being transferred to the Department of Militia and Defense to arm units being sent out West. Nice bore. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. VG, This is a very fine condition rifle with a 28 inch round barrel chambered in 40-60 WCF caliber and full length mag tube as well as the desirable crescent style butt. The rifle was apparently well received by the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) and an order was placed in May 1878 for 50 carbines and 10,000 cartridges. Only 81 rifles with 24 inch round were mfd. From the NRA National Firearms Museum collection. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's 1 with gold inlay on the hammer and lever. Standing back row left William H. Harris, Thomas C. Nixion policeman & saloonkeeper set, Serial #13089, .45-60, 26" octagon barrel with an excellent, bright bore. Although,. Legend has it that ONeill, one of the co-founders of the Arizona Rough Riders that went to Cuba to fight the Spanish with Roosevelt, had his horse shot out from under him during the long trek in pursuit from the site of the robbery in north-. RECEIVER HAS MP ON RIGHT SIDE AND A MOUNTIE ON HORSEBACK. 45-75 caliber with a 28" barrel. ft. home is a 3 bed, 1.0 bath property. Wood shows just minor use. The barrel and frame have a grayish-brown patina with little pitting. Original sights and excellent bore. RCMP Centennial Commemorative 30-30 Winchester rifle. Ni, Original 28 inch full octagon barrel with a full length magazine tube. All Rights Reserved. held 75 grains of powder, used a 350 grain bullet and fed reliably through the 1876 action. Historically, these became famous when the North West Mounted Police of Canada used these to suppress the famous Northwest Rebellion of 1885 by the Cree Tribe and the "Metis" at such famous battles as Cut Knife Hill and Fort Pitt. This rifle is in EXCELLENT condition and ships in the original box. 22 inch round barrel chambered in 45-60 caliber with a bore that shows patches of light oxidation throughout with visib, This gun is known best from the Ray Bentley collection. Description: WINCHESTER 1976 COMMEMORATIVE 1 UNITED STATES BICENTENNIAL MODEL LEVER ACTION IN 30-30 (MODEL 1894) SILVER PEWTER FINISHED RECEIVER. Following the purchase of the American Repeating Rifle Company by Winchester in 1869, Luke Wheelock began a series of experiments to determine whether or not Christopher Spencer's rotating breechblock could be altered for use in a new iron frame arm. ft. home is a 4 bed, 3.0 bath property. the NWMP. SOLD Caliber Info: .30-30 Win. Original wood shows some use but is in go, 28 inch octagon barrel and full length magazine tube. One such adventure that saw the M76 in action was with the posse that tracked down the Diablo Canyon train robbers in the Arizona and Utah Territories, circa 1889. Has blade front sights and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. Yet, this simply was not true. These were made in 1976 at the same time a limited edition Winchester 94 Bicentennial 30-30 rifle was issued. Cowboy Action Shooters love the reliable Model 1873 because it fires the same ammo as their revolvers. Interestingly, most of these rifles were fitted with 22-inch round barrels rather than the 26-inch style recommended by Winchester. As a result, only 9,574 were made (two of which were subsequently altered to different calibers). Second model '76 with 26" rnd bbl, full magazine, and half nickel front Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. The right side is marked with an engraved border and 76 surrounded by 13 stars. The bullet has been made as light as the caliber will permit; and the powder-charge as great as the length of the cartridge will allow. Wood retains most varnish with a special order shotgun style buttstock. Unfortunately, if I want this particular rifle right now, I would have to buy the Uberti replica, because it would be very doubtful that I could find an original Winchester rifle in perfect shape that wouldnt cost me a small fortune. The demand of new 94 LIMITED EDITION CENTENNIAL rifle's has not changed over the past 12 months. Shopping at Guns.com gives you the backing Christened the Model 1876 and looking like a Model 73 on steroids, the rifle, unveiled at Americas Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, was given the moniker The Centennial Rifle.. It should also be noted that some purchasers ordered rifles having barrel lengths at the other end of the spectrum (i.e. During the interim, orders were processed using pre-existing component inventories, and receivers were, for the most part, individually numbered on an as-needed basis. WINCHESTER MODEL 94 '76 CENTENNIAL EDITION RIFLE Centennial 76 edition. Full length mag tube with case colored frame and crescent butt. be complicated. 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Barrel about the same. Winchester 94 30-30 WIN. Winchester 94 - Z54715. Front row to left. The solution turned out to be a somewhat larger version of the Model 73 that at the outset was chambered for the .45-75 WCF with a 350-grain cartridge containing 75 grains of powder in a 178-inch case. Later orders had dust covers and an adjustable rear leaf sporting sight graduated to 1,000 yards. The lower tang is marked "263" at the rear. Add to Cart Make An Offer Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1971 Winchester Western Arms Ammunition Catalog NRA Centennial Frankfort NY Vtg at the best online prices at eBay! Remembering The 2010 NRA National Pistol Championships, Remembering The 2008 NRA Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Championship, Q&A: 7.62x51mm in a .308 Win. Originally chambered for Winchester's new .45-75 Winchester Centennial cartridge (mimicking .45-70 ballistics in a shorter case in order to accommodate the 76's toggle-link action receiver . Business hours are: Sheriff William Buckey ONeill (3) holds a Model 86. *SOLD* 1966 Winchester Centennial '66 .30-30 26" *GORGEOUS COMMEMORATIVE RIFLE* - Bryant Ridge 1157 Bryant Ridge Rd Liberty Ky, 42539 606-787-7575 Sign in Register Cart 0 Categories Live On GunBroker Consign Your Firearms More Home Sold Auctions *SOLD* 1966 Winchester Centennial '66 .30-30 26" *GORGEOUS COMMEMORATIVE RIFLE* Winchester Despite the company's hopes that this version of the Model 1876 would be successful, it never reached the sales levels that had originally been anticipated. It took a while, but Doug, Lee Hawes and I managed to sneak/crawl within a few yards of the big bull undetected. Shipping: $25.00 (or Arrange local transfer) Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: No Returns. The Winchester Model 1876 "Centennial" Rifle Hardcover - October 1, 2001 . Contrary to popular opinion, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company's Model 1876 "Centennial" Rifle did not evolve from its chronological predecessor the Model 1873. The gun is finished in the same manner as the .45-60. Guns by Sally-always the best for less. .45-60 W.C.F. Folding ladder 1876 marked rear sight and what appears to be the correct base front sight with an ivory blade having been installed. The true origin of the Model 1876 can be traced to a series of iron-frame lever-action rifles and carbines developed by Oliver F. Winchester for the overseas market between 1866 and 1869. Introduced during the United States' 100th anniversary, Winchester's 1876 Rifle came to be known as the "Centennial" Rifle. The prices for guns of this style, and also for the cartridges, will be the same as the regular Model 1876. Serial # 100932 Produced in 1966 to commemorate 100 years of Winchester Model 1866 Centennial. And our We will accept reasonable offers on some items advertised. Most of the original blue, #46XXX, 1884 mfg, Third Model, 28" octagon barrel, full magazine, crescent buttplate, all original, adjustable leaf rear sight, excellent bore, excellent action and clean new looking brass, 65% o, 22" full octagon barrel with button magazine, this short rifle has a fair bore and wood in very good condition with most of the original finish. Wood has correct shotgun style buttplate. Every cowboy needs a revolver. SKU 246667. used very good Used Price. Condition: strong rifling with scattered black powder oxidation, barrel is mellow plum to silv, 45-60 WCF caliber. Initially it was planned to offer the new Model 1883 Hotchkiss Bolt Action Magazine Rifle in .40-65 caliber but for reasons unknown, those plans were dropped in early 1884. But rising prices have redirected attention to the Model 76, which in recent years has dramatically escalated in value. And unlike our competitors, it extends beyond the buying process. 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