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The caliber designation: “.50 CAL. EXPRESS” is hand
engraved in one line on the top barrel flat between the
rear sight and the receiver. The top of the dust cover is
hand engraved: “WINCHESTER EXPRESS/50 CAL 95 GRS”
in two lines. “MODEL 1876.” is stamped in fancy letters
on the upper receiver tang. “50-95” is stamped in script
numerals on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The
serial number is stamped in small script numerals across
the bottom of the lower tang behind the lever latch.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The rifle is all original and
retains 90% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel.
The barrel address, caliber designation and proofmarks
are all crisp. The receiver and end cap exhibit 95%
beautiful, original, deep and vivid case colors.
The dust cover retains 90% of the high polish original
blue finish. Nearly all of the original blue finish is present
on the loading gate. The buttplate shows moderate
wear with 30% of the blue finish. The highly figured,
fancy grain stock and forearm remain in excellent
condition and retains 95% of the high polish piano finish.
The checkered panels on the pistol grip and forearm
are sharp. Wear is limited to a few scattered and very
minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. This is
an excellent example of a scarce Winchester Deluxe
Model 1876 Short “Tiger” Rifle chambered for the .50-95
Winchester Express cartridge.
Estimate: 45,000 - 70,000