Winchester Model 1876

Winchester Model 1876 musket-carbine

Winchester Model 1876 "sporting" configuration in 45-60 WCF with 26 inch barrel

1876 Winchester rifle similar to the one used in Tombstone .

Actual Winchester Model 1876 used by Steve McQueen during the filming of the movie Tom Horn. Caliber is 45-75 WCF. Serial number is #22700 (Mfd.1882). Photo and information from Long Mountain Outfitters.

Introduced by Winchester in 1876. A larger, stronger version of the 1873 Winchester. It was available in the following calibers: 40-60 WCF; 45-60 WCF; 45-75 WCF; 50-95 Express. It was manufactured in four different variations. Carbine, musket, sporting rifle and express rifle. It was manufactured and sold from 1876 - 1897. Approximately 64,000 were manufactured. The Model 1876 in 45-75 was carried by Canada's North-West Mounted Police (now the Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Canadian Mounties) for many years. This model is often referred to as the "Centennial".

Seen in the following:

Film

• Used by Tom Selleck as Rafe Covington in Crossfire Trail (2001)

• Used by Virginia Madsen as Anne Rodney in Crossfire Trail (2001)

• Used by Steve McQueen as Tom Horn in Tom Horn (1980)

• Used by Michael Biehn as Johnny Ringo in Tombstone (1993)

• Used by Michael Rooker as Sherm McMasters in Tombstone (1993)

• Monte Walsh (2002)

Video Games

Red Dead Revolver