^Lot 3098 WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 40-60 WCF. S#. 46394. Bbl. 28" round. Rocky Mtn. front with graduated leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Blue finish with case colored hammer & lever. Forend & straight grip walnut stock have crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Buffalo Bill Historical Center letter stating: " rifle, 40/60 caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, Received in the warehouse on August 20,1885, Shipped from the warehouse on September 7, 1885 along with 13 others with the same specification to the same order number." CONDITION: original blue has largely faded to an even brown. Hammer & lever retain faint traces of case colors. Lightly sanded and refinished stocks have a dark appearance with some deep scratches & dents. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore has strong rifling. (01-26777/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.