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The caliber designation “CAL. 45-60” is hand engraved on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and
the receiver. “45-60” is roll-stamped on the bottom of the cartridge elevator in script letters. “MODEL.1876.”
is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang behind the lever
catch. The lower tang is also marked with the assembly number “210,”“XX” and “O” and “S” inspector marks. The
upper tang mortise of the stock also has the assembly number “210” along with the letter “P.” The inside of toe of the
buttplate is stamped “17.” The toe of the buttstock under the buttplate is also stamped with the number “17.” Accompanying this
rifle is a factory 2012 dated letter. It is listed by serial number 18464 as a rifle in 45-60 with octagon barrel, plain trigger, half magazine and full nickel finish and a warehouse date of 8 November 1881, a shipment date of 8
November 1881 and a repair and return date of 25 Aug
mention of the engraving. A second factory letter is
also included. This 2012 dated letter is for a Model
1876, serial number 18463, which lists a rifle in
45-60 with an octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered
ust 1896. There is no
pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, engraved 5 and
half nickel finish. Rifle 18463 has been identified as
having an octagon barrel, full magazine, full nickel
finish, plain stock, set trigger and no engraving. This
description does not conform to the records for this
rifle. It is clear and verified that both 1876s, numbers
18463 and 18464, exhibit a factory recording error where order data for the rifles was
transposed. Except for the plain trigger, the listing for serial number 18463 matches this
Ulrich engraved rifle’s configuration. Both rifles were shipped on 8 November 1881 and the information was mistakenly recorded by
the ledger keeper on the other rifle’s line. This is easily seen on the included copy of the factory ledger page. We have seen these transposed errors before. The writer is 100% certain that this is an authentic Ulrich engraved and signed Winchester Model 1876!
CONDITION: Very fine. The rifle retains 60% of the original blue finish on the barrel and has developed an attractive
plum-blue patina. The forearm cap, receiver, dust cover, hammer, lever and trigger have more than 80% of the original
nickel plated finish. The buttplate shows slightly more wear and retains 70% of the nickel finish. The flawlessly executed
scrollwork, borders and game scene are crisp and John Ulrich’s signature stamp is fully legible. The highly figured fancy
grain stock and forearm are in good condition. The checkering on the pistol grip and forearm shows moderate handling
wear. Mechanically excellent. This is a magnificent example of a scarce Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 rifle with the rarely
encountered combination of blue and nickel plated finish in addition to engraving signed by Master Engraver John Ulrich.
A true investment grade firearm of the highest rarity.
Estimate: 37,500 - 55,000
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