Lot 3087 WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 EXPRESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 50 (50-95). S# 14099. Bbl. 26" rnd. with original front sight having a lowered brass blade and elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Button mag. Blue finish with case colored hammer and lever. Dust cover is marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/ 50 CAL. 95 GRS.". Brass lifter is marked "50-95". Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with steel shotgun buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: note found in bbl. states previous records check information as: "1876 Winchester #14099/ In warehouse June24-1881/ 50 EXP. 26" R.B. Pl. Trigger/ shotgun butt./ Shipped June 24,1881/ 3 in shipment". CONDITION: over 60% fading original blue showing scattered wear with spotted corrosion. Wood has age darkened original finish showing numerous dents and handling marks. Sound action. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling showing small spots of very light pitting. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (01-27700/DS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.
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