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Winchester 1876 In 50 Express

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I just picked up this original 1876 Winchester in 50 Express. These guns are rare and especially in this condition. I already have a Colt Lightning in 50 Express, so I don’t have to go searching for dies and components to shoot this rifle.

It came with Freund sights, both front and rear. Those sights are different than what you expect to see on these old Winchesters, but they do give you more sighting options.

I took it to the range and with those open sights, was able to shoot this 3 shot group at 100 yards.

Now I have to wait for gophers to come out to get some practice deer hunting next fall.

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Good gun and good shooting!
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WOW! I am so jelous! That's a great looking rifle and obviously a shooter as well.
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How Cool is that.I never saw a rear sight like that one..I can't see where there will be a problem with gophers unless one charges. :shock: :D .
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Sweet!
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Nice indeed. 8)
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Wow. Nice 76 Express.
I had a chance for a really nice one at Kittery Trading Post one time. I couldn't believe my eyes. It was a good price too.
I showed restraint and walked away. Mostly cause I had 2 kids in college at the time.
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Boy those 1876s are a chunk of a rifle. Really great group there.
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Wow you done good- buyin & shootin!!
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You always show us the best of the best!

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Great looking (and shooting) rifle. I would like to find an original 1876. The toggle link on my original 1873 has never failed me. I know the physics favor the more robust actions like on the 1886/1892/1894 models, but I love the looks of the 1873 and 1876.
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Wow! Lovely rifle indeed! Looks like you're dialed in for deer, elk, bear, moose or whatever else comes down the pike. Are you sure, though, that the 50 Express is enough gun for gophers? :D
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Dang, she's a keeper!!! :mrgreen:
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Just jealous. Jealous.
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Hat off!
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Whoa Nellie! Grail,grail,grail. Gotta go wipe.
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Cool ! An 1876 in 50-95 and the 1886 in 50-110 are the two Winchesters I’ll walk a bit to see 8)
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THAT IS AWESOME!
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just terrific ! that is a beauty. my 76 just might be my all time favorite rifle.

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and it is really accurate.
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hfcable wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:35 pm just terrific ! that is a beauty. my 76 just might be my all time favorite rifle.

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and it is really accurate.
Holy smokes man! That is just beautiful!
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I'd like to be around when both of those take meat. Beautiful!
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i have taken mine moose hunting a couple of times. moose are unreliable however, and both times the moose forgot the appointment. maybe next time.
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hfcable wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 4:03 pm i have taken mine moose hunting a couple of times. moose are unreliable however, and both times the moose forgot the appointment. maybe next time.
That is true here too. I managed to shoot a moose with my 71 in 2009. I was more happy about using the 71 than the actual moose.
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me too. was thrilled to take one two years ago with marlin 336ER in 356 winchester.

still have a number of rifles that want their turn !
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hfcable wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 4:03 pm i have taken mine moose hunting a couple of times. moose are unreliable however, and both times the moose forgot the appointment. maybe next time.
Moose hunting with a 76, I did it twice, got a moose with it once, still took a picture with the 45-75 even though I did get it with a 300 WBY. I used the 76 to show the difference in the sizes of the mooses.

This is the first moose I shot with a 76 in 40-60 Winchester

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This one shows the difference in the size of the 2 moose with an 1876 in the antlers...

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so impressive !!!! and really impressive to see it in your home !
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hfcable wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 4:03 pm i have taken mine moose hunting a couple of times. moose are unreliable however, and both times the moose forgot the appointment. maybe next time.
... and you could die of old age waiting for a Maine moose permit in the draw :mrgreen:
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lthardman wrote: Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:32 pm Great looking (and shooting) rifle. I would like to find an original 1876. The toggle link on my original 1873 has never failed me. I know the physics favor the more robust actions like on the 1886/1892/1894 models, but I love the looks of the 1873 and 1876.
I concur. I have a 1892 and a 1873. I love the looks of the '73
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Nice find, very nice indeed! So far it looks like it will be a shooter. Enjoy it and be a good caretaker of it for the next generation of shooters/collectors.
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What are your thoughts on the usefulness of that Freund rear sight Shrapnel?
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hfcable wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:35 pmmy 76 just might be my all time favorite rifle.
It is a remarkably handsome rifle. In one of his last interviews, Bill Ruger noted that as well.
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Walker wrote: Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:37 pm What are your thoughts on the usefulness of that Freund rear sight Shrapnel?
After shooting the rifle, I am anxious to hunt with it. The Freund sights add a simple dimension for easy and quick sight acquisition. I wouldn’t have thought I could shoot a 1 1/2 inch group at 100 yards with open sights, but those sights made it possible.
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that is some shooting !!
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That 1876 is I, really fine condition .Wonderful rifle and by the sounds of it still gets the job done . Thanks for sharing this !
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