^Lot 167 Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle, #7253, .45-60 cal., 28'' round barrel, blue finish, smooth walnut stock and forend. Standard front and early rear sight without centering screw, case hardened trigger, lever and hammer. Mfg'd 1878. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 94% original lightly thinning blue. Screw slots are crisp and straight. Case hardened components retain approx. 90% slightly thinning hues. Stock and forend with oil darkening near metal surfaces. Several scratches to right side cheekpiece area. Action is crisp, bore is excellent. A very nice early 1876 Winchester. Est.: $6,000-$8,000. (Antique)