Description
Winchester Commemoratives were first introduced in 1964, with the Wyoming Diamond Jubilee. Each Commemorative was issued as a reproduction of a historically famous gun model or to honour a historically significant person, group, event or institution relating to U.S. or Canadian history.
Commemoratives are generally of very excellent quality and are often embellished with fancy stocks & metal finishes such as silver, nickel or gold plating. Manufactured to be instant collectibles, they are pleasing to the eye. As with firearms in general, not all commemorative models have achieved collector status, although most enjoy an active market.
This example is one of only 10,000 made in 1976. It has a brass plated receiver, lever forend cap & magazine plug. Both sides of the receiver are rolled marked with Indian scenes. The right side depicts a peace pipe, Tee-Pee’s & buffalo while the left side shows an Indian on horseback & in a sitting position in a grassy area with a satin finish plain walnut butt stock & forearm. The butt stock features an inset Sioux medallion with 8 brass tacks & crescent blue butt plate. The factory leather scabbard is in very good condition & is included.
Some Commemoratives were produced in relatively large numbers & consequently the “rarity” generating the collector value is less than others such as this example.
Even though some of the Commemoratives are extremely rare, Winchester Commemorative issues are an affordable way for beginning collectors to put together a variety of collections of new condition Winchesters to suit individual interests (States, Centennials, Indians, Lawmen, Canadian, etc.).
This example is not unfired NIB (hence the low price) but is in excellent condition.
Do your research & you will see this a great opportunity to either add this to your Winchester collection or start one at an affordable price.
