Winchester's Model 1876 in .45-60, serial 11838, made in 1880 and fitted with a 28-inch barrel. The metal has aged to a dark gray patina with some of the original finish still showing. The wood has been refinished at some point in its life. The bore, by contrast, is very good, which is not a given on a rifle of this age.

This is a rifle for a New Jersey collector of 19th-century Winchesters. It is not a hunting purchase here, since rifles are not legal for deer in the state, and it is best treated as a historical piece. The refinished stock keeps it out of the top collector grade and should be weighed against the long 28-inch barrel, the very good bore and the honest patina on the metal. For someone who wants an 1876 to own and handle rather than to lock away, it is a straightforward example.

Key features

• .45-60, made 1880
• 28-inch barrel
• Dark gray patina, some finish remaining
• Refinished wood
• Very good bore

Ships to your chosen New Jersey FFL dealer, who completes the transfer at pickup.