Winchester 1876 history book

Winchester model 1873 lever action rifle the winchester model 1873 enjoyed a production run spanning fifty years. Nra fineexcellent antique gun condition standards manufactured. Todays model is more accurate and stronger for use with. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles. The winchester model 1876, or centennial model, was a heavierframed rifle than the models 1866 and 1873, chambered for fullpowered centerfire rifle cartridges suitable for biggame hunting, rather than the handgunsized rimfire and centerfire rounds of its predecessors. Bore has excellent rifling and rates very good plus. Whether you recall its distinctive shickshackboom from childhood western matinees or have had the pleasure of cranking your own leveraction rifle, theres just something unforgettable about the sound of a winchester.

I can find history on the internet, but details on the parts to determine if the rifle is correct as it came from the factory. Martin pegler argues convincingly the winchester has earned its iconic status as. Just for comparison, the pic at the right, from the final gunbattle in tnts crossfire trail, shows an 1876 centennial in the back, an 1866 yellow boy or golden boy because of the polished brass receiver in the middle and a winchester 1873 in the front. Enough wrong parts can reduce the value of a particular winchester by fifty percent or more.

Winchester 1876 gun parts antique firearms, winchester, marlin, remington jimenez, bryco jennings, buttplates, barrels, sights, screws description. It could be said that the 1873 is the rifle that made winchester. He has put together a book of illustrations which are dominated by the largeformat ektachromes taken by photographer allan brown, and the quality of the photos and their art direction are outstanding. The winchester model 1876 centennial rifle by herbert g. The new lyman handbook has an interesting article on the replica 1876 winchester rifles with smokeless and substitute black powder loads for them.

The shipment contained 50 new pattern carbines bearing the following serial numbers. The model 1876 looked every bit the part of a winchester leveraction firearm more akin in appearance to the model 1873 before it complete with its squared receiver design, integrated lever system under the grip, full stock, integral magazine tube under the barrel and wood furniture to round things out. Model 1866 hinged loading gate, 1873 steel receiver, 1876 lengthened. Those living on the frontier welcomed it, for this was where grizzlies. Winchester rifles and shotguns was established by oliver f. Houzes history covers from 1877 up to the early days of the model 70.

Unlike its previous lever action rifles, the model 1876 was designed to be a powerful big bore hunting rifle as opposed to a lever action repeater which fired handguntype rounds. Todays copies of those guns, namely the uberti version of the old winchester model 1876, have barrels with one turn in 48 inches. Winchester next introduced the beefedup 1876 centennial rifle, which came chambered in cartridges considered more suitable for biggame hunting, and more than 60,000 of these big guns were. The book details life in the valley from 1859, the year of abolitionist john browns raid on the u. Winchester 1876 rifle in 5095 express this is the big bear of the model 1876 lineup. A part by part examination by arthur pirkle and north cape publications. The 1876 was modeled largely after the 1873 095, 4560, or 4060 cartridge. The first authoritative study of the winchester model 1876 written using the. The 1876 winchester was also one of the few repeaters used in the slaughter of the northern buffalo herd in the final years of commercial hide hunting. Aug 10, 2015 the new lyman handbook has an interesting article on the replica 1876 winchester rifles with smokeless and substitute black powder loads for them.

This gun is commonly referred to as the centennial model rifle. Winchester model 1876 lever action rifle nra museums. George armstrong custer, along with 267 soldiers and scouts under his command are killed near the little bighorn river. Completely updated pricing for winchester firearms with new entries and photos. Houzes book is considered very authoritative in this. The model of 1886, buttplates, crescent style, shotgun style, carbine buttplates, buttplate screws. A total of 63,872 model 1876s are believed to have been produced beginning in 1876 and spanning through to 1898. Although 1877 is the beginning of winchester s involvement in boltaction rifles, actual production of limited numbers began in 1878. While it chambered more powerful cartridges than the 1866 and 1873 models, the toggle link action was not strong enough for the popular highpowered rounds used in sharps or remington singleshot rifles. Winchester shipping order number 11518 departed new haven, conn. Great book on the 1876 winchester rifle as there are few books published on this fine centennial firearm developed by winchester to use the big bore cartridges of the time in a lever gun. It instead traces its true origins to designs developed immediately after the american civil war. These express rifles were quite popular for taking big game at short ranges throughout the world.

Winchester lever action rifle chronology and history. Buy a cheap copy of the winchester model 1876 centennial. Easy to read, bold colorful photographs and a decent historical timeline. This is a great book gift for youth between the ages of 612. Regardless of who used the massive repeater, the winchester 1873 received its fair share of popularity throughout 18771897, with a production run of more than 63,000 guns. Replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels, receivers, takedown manuals, butt plates. Winchester rifles model 1876 for sale guns international.

The first authoritative study of the winchester model 1876 written using the companys own records. Winchester introduced the model 1876 centennial to celebrate the american centennial exposition. I have four or five winchester to have them restore now i dont know what to do. The troopers are mostly armed with singleshot carbines, while many of the indians are armed with winchester repeating rifles. Excellent condition with 98% of the original finish. Winchester model 1866, 1873, 1876 collector book 199pg. The model 1876 was discontinued in 1898, after 63,871 guns had been produced. Winchester rifles, antique winchesters for sale collectors. In 1876, in a bid to compete with the powerful singleshot rifles of the time, winchester brought out the model 1876 centennial model. We have a fantastic collector book titled winchester lever action repeating firearms vol. The 1876 was chambered in much more powerful hunting cartridges than the 1873 model.

Historical timeline 18661899 winchester repeating arms. The 1876 rifle was a response of winchester to provide the customer with a leveraction centerfire rifle that would take larger caliber cartridges than the 1873. Winchester model 1866, 1873, 1876 collector book 199pg ebay. These rifles, and the nearlyidentical model 1876, may be easily identified by the presence of sideplates on the receiver. Interpretations of progress on the winchester hotchkiss vary among historians, but mr. Winchester had hoped to design a rifle that would handle the new. Our book is broken down into the following chapters. So, complementing its more muscular persona, the model 1876 was chambered for a new proprietary cartridge, the.

This is simply a beautiful book of priceless americana. The 1876 winchester centennial repeating rifle petticoats. Winchester 1876 gun parts antique firearms, winchester. Savage model 112 magnum target rifle offers affordable accuracy. This book touches the surface of winchester only winchester as a historical reference. A brief history of winchester rifles and the 1876 model. Interpretations of progress on the winchesterhotchkiss vary among historians, but mr. These are valuable artifacts of american history and are eagerly sought. In 1876, the winchester repeating arms company introduced the model 1876 at the philadelphia centennial, celebrating the anniversary of the declaration of independence from british rule. This book is good telling you about what was happening at winchester at the time and the making of the rifle. Although 1877 is the beginning of winchesters involvement in boltaction rifles, actual production of limited numbers began in 1878.

Wilsons book listing its history with credit to the alfred h. Jan 01, 2011 the 1876 winchester was also one of the few repeaters used in the slaughter of the northern buffalo herd in the final years of commercial hide hunting. The winchester model 1876, therefore, became their fullpower answer and also went under the name of centennial model due to it appearing in time for americans 100year birthday celebration. One of the most desirable and historic configurations of the model 1876 was the canadian north west mounted police saddle ring carbine. Winchester model 1876 cimarron arms tribute to tom horn. This adds to the allure of these rifles, since a good condition 1876 is priced as a collector and not a shooter. Todays model is more accurate and stronger for use with modern smokeless and black powder ammunition. Here is a rare example of a special order second model 1876 centennial rifle. Winchesters winchester model 1876 collectors firearms. For more information on this subject we recommend the following books. Beginning with a lever action bb gun, shooting and hunting have been a life long hobby. Winchester model 1873 lever action rifle nra museums. A total of 63,872 model 1876s are believed to have been produced. It has stronger materials and more precise matching to exacting tolerances and specifications.

Illustration courtesy of winchester repeating arms. Arthur pirkles book provides collectors with the information needed to examine their model 1866, 1873 or 1876 rifles and carbines and determine if each part is correct. Early in 1884,an order was placed for 50 more of the 1876 carbines. The model 88 was discontinued in 1973 and is the third bestselling leveraction rifle in winchesters history. The winchester model 1876, or centennial model, was a heavierframed rifle than the models. The model 1876 rifle is essentially a larger version of the model 1873 that was capable of chambering larger caliber cartridges. Our book is 5 12 by 8 12, 199 pages long, printed on high quality paper, and has diagrams, pictures, charts, and blue print.

Designed by benjamin tyler henry in 1860, the henry was introduced in the early 1860s and produced through 1866 in the united states by the. Winchester model 1876 sporting rifle, second model caliber4560 win. The first model produced under his name was the model 1866 leveraction rifle. This book is not a winchester rifle history book, buty it is exactly what a collectors needs. If winchester rifles were to remain competitive in power with newer designs from other manufacturers, an entirely new, stronger and more compact action was required. As the first authoritative study of the winchester model 1876 written using the companys own records, this book dispels the myth that the model 1876 was merely a larger version of the model 1873. In addition to use in north america, many express rifles saw use in india and africa. Winchester model 1886, 1892, collector book 199pg new ebay. The specifics of the model such as the numbers made in its standard calibers, barrel lengths, finishes and special order features are fully listed here for the first time. Winchester 1876 history of rifle homestead firearms. Wilson knows more about winchester guns than just about anybody. The 1876 centennial rifle from uberti is an exact replica of the winchester centennial rifle, but even better. This is the book for the serious firearm enthusiast who wants an accurate source of information on both the history and production of the model 1876 winchester.