Manufactured in 1885, this is a fine example of a Third Model 1876 rifle, often nicknamed Winchester's "centennial" rifle. The rifle has the third model receiver with integral dust cover guide and dust cover with grip serrations at the rear. This particular rifle is chambered in the desirable .50 express caliber, of which only 3,284 were made, with only 1,856 of those having the 26 inch barrel which was considered standard. The included factory letter confirms the configuration, including the express caliber, as well as receipt at the warehouse on 11 September 1885 and shipment the next day in order number 459. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and King's patent marking with the "50-CAL" caliber marking at the breech. The caliber marking is repeated on the cartridge elevator and the top of the dust cover is marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/50 CAL. 95 GRS." The model marking is on the upper tang and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a beaded blade front sight (slightly modified to Patridge style), a folding ladder rear sight, and a peep sight mounted on the upper tang. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. Provenance: The David L. DeLullo Jr. Collection