Original U.S. Winchester Model 1876 .45-60 Big Game Rifle with 28" Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 37958 US Civil War On January 5th

On January 5th

The leather liner and brass ringed on leather chin scales are twentieth century replacements

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1876 .45-60 Big Game Rifle with 28" Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 37958 US Civil War On January 5thOriginal Item: Only One Available. If you were looking to do some big game hunting with Teddy Roosevelt out in the "Old West", this is just what you need! This very fine example of the "Second Model" Winchester Model 1876 rifle is in the large . 45 60 Winchester caliber, with a 28" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. This barrel length identifies it as the "Sporting Rifle" version of the 1876 "Centennial Model." Teddy Roosevelt's Model