I'm glad to hear that they are finally doing the 1876 in a carbine. Did they give you an idea of calibers that may be available? I'd really like to have a .50 Express. By the way Grizzly, when we were at the Winchester show in Cody a couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to pick up an early 1875 model Winchester spoon handle reloading tool marked WINCHESTER EXPRESS. It's in great condition and still retains some of it's original gold paint. I never thought I'd ever find one.
Adios,
Buck