Got an original Winchester 1876 - share pics!

[Grizzly Adams]

Hello to all the people,
first off, my true compliments for all these marvels of guns. Some of them make me with eyes out literally, they are fantastic to ssay the least !!!!

I post here the two Winchester '76 I do own currently, both found here in Italy with a great effort (almost impossible to rely on abroad, for many a reason).
A 40-60 Centennial from the late 1887, and a 50-95 Express (nice but, not-professionally reblued) from the mid-1887 (I think, s/n is 566XX).
They are together with a Mod. 1866 carbine.
Possibly the later refinishing of the Express is what made it stay in a still reacheable pricing range for me, it should be a interesting gun with its British proof marks and the 22" barrel w/ half magazine! (A "big cats gun"?).
 I like it anyway, means almost eight months of extra-time paying (!!!).

Very nice collection, Scully fan!  Both of the 76s are great.  I especially like that 50-95 with the shotgun butt stock!  Love those "cat guns."     Is that an original 1866?

[Scully fan]

Hi Grizzly Adams, thank you.
The "Express" likes very much to me too, the only "shadow" being the re-bluing made so-so in not professional way (who knows by whom). The finish is top smooth and even, but with a totally wrong hint of blue  -  too much dark, even on the loading gate instead of "fire blue".

Yes the '66 is original in carbine conformation, just a slight varnish coat added much time ago.
Still a .44 Henry caliber,  even with a s/n #167,3XX wich results in a late example of '66.  Shipped from Winchester in late summer 1889.

[dusty texian]

Here is my M1876 Winchester ,45-75 wcf. cal . 28 in. oct . bbl. Original Winchester tang sight . Along with the original Winchester loading tools . The old gun still shoots good with the 350 grn. lead cast from the original mould ,and 72 grn. 2ff black. It is still solid and sound .A trusted friend on the hunt . Still roars and will hit where you point it . I am happy to post it here along with these other fine rifles . Thanks.

[Grizzly Adams]

A lovely old 76, dusty texan!   Thanks for posting her. 

That's an fairly early loading tool with the spoon style handles.  Have you tried making loads with it?

[dusty texian]

Thanks Grizzly Adams .I do use the old reloading tools . They are in great shape for their age .Winchester had a good idea when they made these type tools ,they are easy to use and you always get the crimp in the right place . Thanks Dusty .

[dusty texian]

Here is my M1876 Winchester cal.40-60 wcf. oct. bbl. that has been cut down to 19.5 in. the mag. tube has also been cut down . A old Lyman hunter blade with ivory insert has been installed up front,all this looks to have been done long ago . The tang sight is a Lyman that I installed . Helps at the range ,sight radius went from 15 in. to 28 in. Lots better . I started to restore the rifle ,but have decided to enjoy it for what it is .  I have been working with the little rifle at the shooting bench .210 grn. original style bullet @ .406 60 grn 3fff Goex useing the original loading tool  .Starting to get better . Wish I knew the story behind this little rifle , looks like someone wanted a handy rifle long ago and this is what they came up with . It is still handy today . Thanks Dusty

[Grizzly Adams]

Wish I knew the story behind this little rifle , looks like someone wanted a handy rifle long ago and this is what they came up with . It is still handy today . Thanks Dusty

The 1876 is a heavy rifle, and I suspect someone got tired carrying it around.  Looks pretty handy!

[Ivory Slim]

I am trying to figure out how to insert a picture of my 76....help

[Grizzly Adams]

You will need to sign up with an outfit like Photobucket.  Download your pics to Photobucket and then copy the "img code" for the pic,  and past to your post on this forum.    Give me a shout if you need more help.

[dusty texian]

Howdy Boys, Had a chance to take my Winchester 1876 /45-75wcf out shootin at the range . Load was 350grn. bullet out of an original mold,std.win. primer loaded with original Winchester loading tool, and 72 grn. of 2ff Swiss .Target @ 75yd,standing off hand. Not target grade accuracy but a great old vintage hunting rifle . My favorite I think. ..... Dusty.

[Grizzly Adams]

Nice looking rifle there, dusty!  Pretty good shooting too.

[dusty texian]

Thank's Grizz... The rifle,load can do better ,but had me on the trigger off hand......Dusty.

[dusty texian]

Picked up another 1876 Winchester yesterday ,cal. 40-60 wcf. barrel has been cut to 21, 1/2" in.  has a 3/4 mag. wood is great,the action is tight,but the bore is outstanding,have never seen a 76 with a bore this sharp and bright ,I put it at a 10,Gonna slug it and get started working up a bp. load fer it. Think thisun is gonna give the( Wolfers Gun) a run fer the money..........Dusty

[dusty texian]

The one I picked up yesterday on the left,the Wolfers Gun on the right.......Dusty

[dusty texian]

Here is a pic of the 40-60 picked up yesterday.