New Memeber and glad I found this site. Lots of good information here. I recenetely purchased a original 76 action with about 12" of barrel remaining in the action. Under the surface rust and slime on the action the metal is in decent shape no deep pits The markings are crisp and strong. I had bought this ti use as a paper weight around the shop but something looked odd about the barrel stub. he Cod reference sheet revealed that s/n 61788 left the factory on 9/11 (my birthday oddly enough) 1889 as follows:
30" barrel
Set trigger
Lyman fron sight
Extra heavy barrel
After reading all tha I have reached the decision to resotr it to near original I have sock blanks of xxxx wood, A good source for the barrel, Im aking liberties with the finish as it will be case colored, No finish was mentioned on the Cody sheet but I am pretty sure it was blue. pics to follow along with progress pics,
I also am in need of all the parts, sideplates and set trigger included. Thanks Mike