1876
I've broached this subject before but sometime back. The serial # is not ledgible, was not removed by the person doing the wood work. I have not been able to find it since I became the owner in the early 60's. The woodwork person showed me where it is located before he ever started anything and it was not visible. Since getting it back I have consulted with a retired crime lab policeman and have been able to pull up the first two numbers somewhat. Bert H., you previosly said there were 63,871 1876's mfg'd. Was this all calibers or just 45-60's? The first two numbers appear to be "82". Can any researh be done from the assembly numbers? One other question, "Theinquiry about the Fox seeing a studio", was this a coded question? Could someone explain!!!! Thanks for any input, sorry this was long....
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Hello doggun4...
There was a total of 63,871 manufactured in all calibers combined. The Model 1876 was offered in the following calibers: 40-60 WCF, 45-60 WCF, 45-75 WCF, and 50-95 Winchester Express, with the 45-75 being by FAR the most common. All of the early 1876s were chambered for nothing but the 45-75, and they were unmarked. Winchester did not start marking them until the other calibers were introduced at a later date. As such, the first digit in the serial number on your rifle can not be an "8" simply because the 45-60 was not made before serial number 8,999, and serial numbers did not reach 80,000. The assembly numbers used were completely random, and they can not be used for research. I do not have a clue about your last question.
Bert H.
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PJ
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA Life Member, AF&AM0
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