Winchester Model 1876 .45-60 cal.
PG9728... Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle was made in 1881 and chambered for the .45-60 caliber. A rare gun being one of around 15,000 made in this configuration, this rifle has a 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and is of the late, second type of the "Centennial Model." Marked on what I believe is a heavy barrel and several other spots is the name "A. Lamont" of which I can find no reference as of yet, as to who this fellow was. Obviously proud enough of this rifle to apply his name to. There are many famous men with the name of Lamont but none yet that I can ascribe to this gun. Probably some old ornery Buffalo Hunter. The gun metal was originally blued which has now taken on a pleasant brownish patina with the lever and hammer being originally case colored. There are standard sights, which the rear being a full buckhorn while the tang does have the standard hole for a tang sight. The rear stock of straight grain walnut does appear to have been cleaned more than it should have been but the overall look of this classic rifle is still very good. The action is fine and the bore is fine, this is just one of those nice old guns. Still great for Buffalo Hunts.
