Make: Chaparral Repeating Arms

Model: 1876

Serial Number: 23805

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Caliber: .45-75 Winchester

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle w/ Magazine Tube

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “CHAPARRAL-REPEATING ARMS / KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-MARCH 29.1866.OCTOBER 16.1860”, “Cal.45-75”, and “A”. The left side of the barrel that is partially covered by the forearm is marked “CHARTER 2000 SHELTON C.T.”. The upper tang is marked “MODEL. 1876.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “23805 / Cat.16063”. The right side of the buttstock is marked “NWMP”.

Barrel Length: 22”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flip-up elevator sight that graduates to 1,000 yards with a V-notch glider. The sight is a fixed u-notch in the down position, though the glider blocks the sight picture. The upper tang has one drilled, tapped, and filled hole for mounting a tang sight (not included).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with a capped forearm, barrel band, straight grip, straight comb, and a carbine curved steel buttplate. The left side of the receiver has a stud mounted saddle ring. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Coloring

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The case color is vibrant. The finish is strong and complete. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This Chaparral Repeating Arms Model 1876 Mountie Carbine, Serial Number: 23805, is a modern Italian reproduction of the famous Winchester Model 1876. It is chambered in .45-75 Winchester, with a 22” round barrel. The stocks are two-piece smooth wood featuring a capped forearm, single barrel band, straight grip, straight comb, carbine-style curved steel buttplate, and an "NWMP" marking on the right side of the buttstock, rating in Excellent condition with no notable chips or cracks. The Blue & Case Colored finish is Original, and about 99% is retained. Overall condition is Excellent, exhibiting vibrant case colors, sharp markings, and minimal handling marks. The bore rates 10/10. Action functions properly. This Chaparral Model 1876 Mountie Carbine is a faithful reproduction of the iconic Winchester used by the North West Mounted Police (NWMP), offering shooters and collectors a unique opportunity to own a historically styled lever-action rifle chambered in the powerful .45-75 cartridge. With its excellent overall condition, saddle ring, NWMP marking, and striking case-colored finish, this rifle would be an outstanding addition to any collection, especially for enthusiasts interested in firearms connected to Canadian frontier law enforcement history.