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Winchester Model 1876
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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
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Apache | Native Americans | 1948 | ||
| Rio Grande | Apaches | some reused footage from Fort Apache | 1950 | |
| Tom Horn | Steve McQueen | Tom Horn | 1980 | |
| Heaven's Gate | The mercenaries | 1980 | ||
| Tombstone | Michael Biehn | Johnny Ringo | 1993 | |
| Tombstone | Michael Rooker | Sherm McMasters | 1993 | |
| Crossfire Trail | Tom Selleck | Rafe Covington | 2001 | |
| Crossfire Trail | Virginia Madsen | Anne Rodney | 2001 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dead Revolver | "Halcon Rifle", "Repeater Rifle", "Bayonet Rifle", "The Oppressor" | 2004 |
See Also
- Winchester Repeating Arms - A list of all firearms manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms.