^Lot 4058 3RD MODEL WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 45-75. S# 37274. Mfg. 1883. This rifle is fitted with a 28" round bbl with dovetailed sporting front sight and replacement elevator adjustable semi buckhorn sporting rear sight. It has the standard 2-line bbl address and no cal markings. The dust cover is of the serrated edge type with the dust cover guide rail being integral to the frame. Late type tang marking "MODEL. 1876" with foliate accents. The assembly number "978" is found on the lower tang and matches both the inside channel of the stock and buttplate. CONDITION: overall good. The metal is nearly void of finish with some remaining in only the most protected of areas with the balance having an even smooth brown patina. The stock set was lightly sanded with mild hand wear. The forearm is very good with a couple of small edge chips. The butt is also very good with some handling marks, mild edge chips and a couple of heavy dings. Bore is dark with decent rifling and pitting present. (01-28773/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.