Winchester Model 1876 Second Model Octagon Rifle, .45-75

Winchester Model 1876 Second Model octagon rifle, serial #8179, chambered in .45-75 with a 28-inch barrel and single set trigger. The receiver retains 50–60% original blue mixed with some patina and common high-point edge wear. The original thumbprint dust cover fits snugly, and the screw-on rail is original. The barrel has 40–50% mixed blue and patina; the supplied description notes a couple of small places with "blood spots". The fore-end cap retains some nice original blue, and the sights are original Winchester style. The barrel address and tang marking are strong and crisp, and the hammer and lever retain some mottled, ghosted case color. The supplied description reports that the single set trigger works perfectly. The wood is good and original, with one small gouge/chip on the left side of the forearm next to the receiver, a fine wood-to-metal fit, and no cracks or repairs. The bore is rated a strong 8.5, with a nice shine and nice rifling. The supplied description identifies the rifle as an antique and notes a Cody letter.