Suggestion for a new Society for the 1876.

[Grizzly Adams]

I'm more for concentrating on the 1876 Winchester.     I'm sure it will be visited by shooters of other .50-95 or .45-60 guns.

I am inclined to agree that this is a more specialized, and currently less well supported model.  Much is established knowledge in terms of loading for the 45-70 for example.  Not to say that those folks would not be welcome to visit and post. 

For the board name I suggest, "The Winchester Model 1876."

Description statement:  The Winchester Model 1876 board serves as a clearing house for information related to the history, shooting, or collecting of the Winchester Model 1876 and the modern replicas of the Winchester Centennial  model.

Grizzly

 

Grizzly

[RattlesnakeJack]

I like Grizzly's suggestion for the forum name and description ....

[w44wcf]

For the board name I suggest, "The Winchester Model 1876."

I would humbly suggest a minor modification to the description statement:

The Winchester Model 1876 board is dedicated to the history, shooting, and / or collecting of the Winchester Model 1876 and the modern replicas of the Winchester Centennial  model.

w44wcf

[Buck Stinson]

It looks like this is really going somewhere.  For those who don't already know, I would like to remind you that for the past 6 years, I have been collecting serial number data on original 1876 Winchesters.  To date, I have serial numbers and specs on over 3000 original guns that still exist today.  This is nearly 5% of the total production, which is estimated at just under 64,000 guns.  If you have an original 1876 carbine, rifle or musket, I would be happy to add it to my list.  Condition of the gun is not important.  Whether it is altered or refinished in not important, as I still want to add it to the list.  I will even include stripped receivers and rusty dug-ups as long as the serial number is legible.  I am interested in the serial number, caliber, configuration of the gun and any rework that may have been done.   If you have an original you would like added to my list, please email me and let me know.   Necessary info as follows.

serial number
rifle, carbine or musket
caliber
barrel length (always measured from face of breech bolt to end of muzzle)
barrel shape  (round, octagon, half round, extra heavy)

special order extras (examples as follows)

set trigger
sling swivels (original or add on)
half magazine
case colored receiver (original or redo)
enscribed, engraved
plated finish (if so, what parts)
special sights
cresent rifle butt or shotgun butt


Sub catagory-wood only

fancy grade wood (1X, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
checkered
straight grip or pistol grip


If you have a factory letter on your gun, most of the special order extras that were ordered on the gun when new, will be listed in the letter.  I say "most" special orders, but not all.  Example, most letters do not mention sling and swivels although many guns do have them.  Often times, special order sights are not mentioned either. 

Again, I appreciate any and all help and look forward to adding additional serial numbers to my list.  I must also say that your name, address, phone number or any other personal info is not required and not part of my survey.   

Adios,
Buck

email rick@oldwestreproductions.com

[Grizzly Adams]

I would humbly suggest a minor modification to the description statement:

The Winchester Model 1876 board is dedicated to the history, shooting, and / or collecting of the Winchester Model 1876 and the modern replicas of the Winchester Centennial  model.

w44wcf

Har! Are you suggesting that I am long winded!!??

Works for me!

[Old Shasta]

Thanks to a link from Hobie over at Leverguns.com, I am pleased to find a board here devoted to the 1876.  I don't have much to say most of the time, so am usually just lurking.  I do very much enjoy my Taylor's 1876.  It's a .45-60 with 28" barrel, high grade wood, and added Marble's tang sight and Beech front sight.

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Old Shasta

[w44wcf]

Har!  Are you suggesting that I am long winded!!??

Grizzly Adams,
Not at all.   "Dedicated" just seemed like the right word to use.

Old Shasta,
Beautiful looking rifle!

w44wcf

[Grizzly Adams]

Welcome, Old Shasta!  That's really a fine looking 76.  Has the wood been refinished, or is that "out of the box."?

w44wcf, I agree!  Dedicated is the right word.  I think we will go with that wording!

Cool!  When did the similies all get hats?

[Buffboy]

I'll join in too.

[Old Shasta]

Thanks for the compliments on my 1876.  The wood & finish is "out of the box".  The only thing I did was add sights and lighten up the trigger pull, which was in excess of the 12 lbs. my gauge is capable of reading.