Original U.S. Winchester Model 1876 .45-75 Big Game Sporting Rifle with 28" Octagonal Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 18982 Discount on the the brass carrier

on the the brass carrier block

It has just a bit of scuffing and the usual crazing in the finish

They were the only Ranger units to remain on active duty at the end of the Vietnam War and they continued in service until November 1974 when they were disbanded with most of their personnel forming the core of the new 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions

which reads V / J

a testament to how long this saber & scabbard have been together

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1876 .45-75 Big Game Sporting Rifle with 28" Octagonal Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 18982 Discount on the the brass carrierOriginal Item: Only One Available. If you were looking to do some big game hunting with Teddy Roosevelt out in the "Old West", this is just what you need! This very fine example of the "Second Model" Winchester Model 1876 rifle is in what we believe is the large . 45 75 Winchester caliber, with a 28" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. This barrel length identifies it as the "Sporting Rifle" version of the 1876 "Centennial Model." Teddy