Morn'n DT ,, I'v never got to hold or shoot an original 76 , my Chaparral is close enough ,,.It was used " NEW " when I got it . It had a small head space problem and the Jamison Brass rims are just a tad thin ( .o55-.057 ) the Starline are at .062-.065 ( 45/70 ) ,, quick fix . Most everyone around here has AR's ,, when they see my 76 " man ,,what size shell does that thing shoot",, sure is nice looking . I have come to " love " these toggle links , smoothest actions ,easy to work on ,and the best thing for me " all you need to know about them is HERE on this Forum," Would I buy another Chaparral ,,,, O'yoow ( got DT ). If I can help ,, just holler.
smoke'm if ya' got'm ,, Hootmix.