Winchester 1876 history books

The specifics of the model such as the numbers made in its standard calibers, barrel lengths, finishes and special order features. Original winchester factory records are available for this model from the cody firearms museum in cody, wyoming, from serial number 1 thru 63871. As of the start of 1876, the gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the julian. It has stronger materials and more precise matching to exacting tolerances and specifications. Buy the story of the winchester 1 of and 1 of 100 rifles by isbn. This book is not a winchester rifle history book, buty it is exactly what a collectors needs. There had been earlier rifles using lever action including the rocket ball and volition repeater. In 1873 winchester introduced the steelframed model 1873 chambering the more potent. Houze the first authoritative study of the winchester model 1876 written using the companys own records.

A granville stuart documented winchester model 1876. Wilson knows more about winchester guns than just about anybody. In the 1876 winchester, you can measure from the top of the receiver from where the bolt opening ends, to the barrel tip, to get an accurate overall barrel length. 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. George armstrong custer, along with 267 soldiers and scouts under his command are killed near the little bighorn river. As time goes by you can add the various books that go into a specific model, books on cartridges and boxes, books on winchester collectables and so on. As an example, in the carbine pictured below, which has a 20 barrel, the measurement from the barrel tip to the receiver front is only 19 14. A howitworks section is followed by detailed, onestepatatime disassembly instructions.

One of the most desirable and historic configurations of the model 1876 was the canadian north west mounted police saddle ring carbine. This is simply a beautiful book of priceless americana. Our book is 5 12 by 8 12, 199 pages long, printed on high quality paper, and has diagrams, pictures, charts, and blue print. Out of print we have a few copies left, without dustjackets, please call 18009994697 to order. Apr 07, 2020 andrew burgess is an underappreciated arms designer, and his model 1878 aka the whitneyburgessmorse had the potential to be a very serious competition to winchester. 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.

With the arrival of evermore powerful centerfire cartridges appearing on the firearms front, it was only natural for the winchester repeating firearms company of new haven, connecticut to develop a new rifle based on the proven winchester function. Buy a cheap copy of the winchester model 1876 centennial. For those who are interested in winchester firearms,and rifles and shotguns in general, this book is a feast for the eyes. These are valuable artifacts of american history and are eagerly sought. Made in 1881, serial number 19556 features a 26inch round barrel with beaded front sight, elevator rear sight, half magazine, color case action, pistol grip with ebony inlay, sling loops and a checkered shotgun butt plate with widows peak. The lever action repeating rifles produced by the winchester repeating arms company are easily the most famous and recognizable firearms in american history. Enter the serial number of your winchester model 1876 in the. We at north cape publications have endeavored to make it as useful a series as possible. 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. These are incredibly hard to come by in this condition. Also look at williamsons the winchester lever legacy. 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.

Todays model is more accurate and stronger for use with modern smokeless and black powder ammunition. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. Winchester 1876 history of rifle homestead firearms. Our database contains values of serial numbers through 63871 which ended the year 1898. The winchester model 1876 centennial rifle by houze. It is a rifle that was iconic even before steve mcqueen immortalized it in his classic movie tom horn, a movie which blended history with folklaw in the best western tradition. Historical timeline 19001949 winchester repeating arms. While winchester they did not invent the lever action, many would say they perfected it. This book tells the exciting story of these winchester bolt actions, from the famous. There were 541 of rifles manufactured by winchester in the model 1876. Houzes access to factory recordsphotos and documentation have enabled him to create the definitive reference on the model 76. 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. 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. Winchester model 1866, 1873, 1876 collector book 199pg ebay.

These express rifles were quite popular for taking big game at short ranges throughout the world. Enough wrong parts can reduce the value of a particular winchester by fifty percent or more. This is an original winchester 1876 hammer that has the original notches untouched by someones botched gunsmithing attempt. 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. Best collectors book winchester rifles forumwinchester. The 1876 centennial rifle from uberti is an exact replica of the winchester centennial rifle, but even better it has stronger materials and more precise matching to exacting tolerances and specifications. 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.

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. Historical timeline 18661899 winchester repeating arms. Starting with the model 1866, also known as the yellow boy, winchester began. In addition to use in north america, many express rifles saw use in india and africa. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The winchester model 1876 centennial rifle by herbert g. 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. A total of 63,872 model 1876s are believed to have been produced. It instead traces its true origins to designs developed immediately after the american civil war. While it chambered more powerful cartridges than the 1866 and 1873 models, the toggle link. Its either wholly reassuring or downright chilling, depending on. 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.

Made in 1881, serial number 19556 features a 26inch round barrel with beaded front sight, elevator rear sight, half magazine, color case action, pistol grip with ebony inlay, sling loops and a. The 1876 centennial rifle from uberti is an exact replica of the winchester centennial rifle, but even better. The 1876 winchester centennial repeating rifle petticoats. The collectors only series are a very useful, handy, well put together group of books. The model 1876 had stretched the henry toggle link action to its practical limit in terms of both length and strength.

We have a fantastic collector book titled winchester lever action repeating firearms vol. The troopers are mostly armed with singleshot carbines, while many of the indians are armed with winchester repeating rifles. The winchester model 1876 was brought along to fulfill the need for a rifle to fire a bevy of new and more powerful cartridges appearing on the scene. One will literally refer back to this book innumerable times to find the dates of manufacture for a specific model, the serial number to date the year that ones. It belongs in every selfrespecting gunowners library.

The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as the gun that won the west. The photo of the model 1895 shown is a studio shot that is the rifle. Martin pegler argues convincingly the winchester has earned its iconic status as. Winchester model 1876 lever action rifle nra museums. The first model produced under his name was the model 1866 leveraction rifle. It gives a detailed history of the 1873 and 18761 of and 1 of 100. Barrel retains good original blue in the protected areas along the forearm with the balance a silvergray patina. For nearly 140 years, they have been intimately connected with american hunters, first in the opening of the west, and after the close of the frontier, have continued to hold the position. Winchester one of and 1 of 100 rifles, history of winchester arms company, winchester lever action cartridges, authenticating a winchester. Illustration courtesy of winchester repeating arms. The model 1876 was discontinued in 1898, after 63,871 guns had been produced. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. A part by part examination by arthur pirkle and north cape publications. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles.

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. The winchester model 1876, or centennial model, was a heavierframed rifle than the models. The models 1866, 1873 and 1876 for collectors only book online at. Today were going to look at o ne of their most revered rifles. Winchester rifles and shotguns was established by oliver f. Wilson, historical consultant to the colts manufacturing company, inc. The story of the winchester 1 of and 1 of 100 rifles. Winchester rifles for sale old antique winchester rifles. Unique classes go from history and design through a detailed stripping, cleaning and inspection. Winchester lever action rifle chronology and history.

The models of 1866, 1873, and 1876 by arthur pirkle 1995, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. American rifleman a look back at the 1886 winchester. With its slab sides and solid appearance the winchester continue reading. Winchester begins production of nearly 300,000 model 1895 muskets for the army of czar nicholas ii of russia. Standard carbine configuration with 22 inch barrel chambered in 4575 wcf caliber. There were 8 1 of 100 rifles manufactured by winchester in the model 1876. Oliver winchester bo ught the remains of the volcanic repeating arms company, started the new haven arms company, reorganized it as the winchester repeating arms company in 1866, and manufactured some of the most famous firearms ever created. Bore has shine and strong rifling with fine traces of scattered roughness.

Winchester 1876 rifle in 5095 express this is the big bear of the model 1876 lineup. The winchester model 1876 is associated with teddy roosevelt and with the wild west era. The model 88 was discontinued in 1973 and is the third bestselling leveraction rifle in winchesters history. A brief history of winchester rifles and the 1876 model. In 1876, in a bid to compete with the powerful singleshot rifles of the time, winchester brought out the model 1876 centennial model. The story of the winchester continues with the family named james mann and the rifle given to him by his uncle which we read about in the previous novel winchester 1886. Standard barrel length for model 1876 s was 26 or 28 inches in octagon or round barrels. Todays model is more accurate and stronger for use with. Find winchester 1890 from a vast selection of books. A great book, good read, with lots of information and history on the winchester 1 or 100. I have more than a dozen books on winchesters of various models but if i were starting out madis winchester book is a good one. Bob allsop of holly, michigan who was a friend of the recently deceased jim mcgee.

Layson has a letter dated may 8, 2009, stating that the granville winchester model 1876 serial no. Standard barrel length for model 1876s was 26 or 28 inches in octagon or round barrels. Model 1866 hinged loading gate, 1873 steel receiver, 1876 lengthened. The model 1876 winchester used the same togglelink lockup of the 1873 model to harness cartridges like.

Our sources disagree a bit, but this seems to be the best set of data. The model 1876 rifle is essentially a larger version of the model 1873 that was capable of chambering larger caliber cartridges. Winchester model 1866, 1873, 1876 collector book 199pg. Winchester factory shipping order number 2915 left new haven, connecticut on april 11, 1883. The winchester rifle is among the most famed rifles of the old west, known as the one that revolutionized the repeating rifle. A total of 63,872 model 1876s are believed to have been produced beginning in 1876 and spanning through to 1898. A brief history of winchester rifles and the 1876 model winchester rifles and shotguns was established by oliver f.