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1876 Winchester Lever Action 40-70 CAL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
1876 Winchester Lever Action 40-70 CAL
Barrel reduced to 22 1/4th inch and butt stock period altered to a 12" pull. Good overall condition with 20-40% original fading and toning to brown- blue finish. some minor scratches. Dings and marks to metal surfaces which are clean with just a hint of erosion and beginning pin prick pitting. Period "V" notch rear sight added and missing its orginals. The original butt stock has been period shortened fitted also a repair at heel of butt done long ago. Action good and bore dark but may clean. A 76 shortened to blanket or saddle size. This piece came from the Jim and Peggy Aplan collection who traded with local tribal people in the "Piedmont S.D area. Antique Firearm