According to the factory letter, this standard octagon barrel rifle was shipped on August 3rd, 1882. It is standard in all respects with the exception of period installed sling swivels not listed on letter. This Second Model remains in fine all original condition. Features full octagon barrel, full magazine, 1876 dated ladder rear sight, Winchester sporting front sight, walnut stocks, rifle butt, and plain trigger. The frame, loading lever and dust cover retain approximately 75% of the high polish factory blue finish with the balance patina and some overall age freckling. Barrel retains approximately 90-95% of the original factory bright blue finish with razor sharp edges and legends. The tube retains approximately 30% blue with the balance simply turned a lovely smooth plum. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, never refinished, with no chips or cracks and just the usual minor abrasions. Bore is extremely clean with strong rifling. Perfect action. Far above average Second Model in the desirable .45-75 WCF cartridge. Serial Number-24921; Manufacturer-Winchester; Model-1876; Caliber-.45-75; Barrel Length-28"; FFL Status-Antique;