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THBNWMP Winchester Model 1876 SRC
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
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- Lot Description
.45-75, 22" round barrel, S/N 34432. Manufactured in 1883. Blued finish, walnut stock and fore-end, saddle ring. Obverse buttstock marked with correct NWMP banner cartouche and lower stock behind trigger guard marked L.O.F. 138. Correct "Spanish Meter" rear sight. Barrel marked with usual 2-line Winchester address and patent information forward of the rear sight and CAL 45-75 near receiver. Tang marked MODEL 1876, and lifter marked .45-75. The Northwest Mounted Police purchased 1,261 of the Model 1876 SRCs in three serial number ranges, and this example falls into the final group of guns acquired in the 43900 to 44400 range. The gun is completely correct in configuration with all expected 3rd model features, including the late pattern dust cover and machined on the top of the receiver.
The "L.O.F." mark refers to the "Legion of Frontiersmen" a volunteer paramilitary organization organized circa 1904/1905 of former British military men who desired to provide service to the empire by being vigilant against potential invasion, and to operate as "field intelligence" units. Many of the first Canadian volunteers to fight in the First World War were L.O.F. members, who suffered devastating casualties during the early days of the war in Belgium. The L.O.F. was officially associated with the RCMP for a period of time between WWI and WWII, and several examples of NWMP marked M-1876 SRCs are known that bear this additional mark behind the trigger guard.
Very good overall, retaining strong traces of original blue on the reverse of the receiver, with the balance of the gun a medium gray patina with scattered light surface oxidation and discoloration. All markings remain crisp and clear. Metal sharp with some bumps and dings, buttstock and fore-end with similar wear. Mechanically fine, bore is dark and dirty with strong rifling and moderate scattered pitting. Northwest Mounted Police saddle ring carbines typically show extremely heavy wear and use, particularly those that saw later Legion of Frontiersman service. This example is particularly crisp and a very nice example of a scarce and very desirable Model 1876 SRC variant.Condition
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