Cal. 223 Rem. S# 01838. Bbl. 22" sporter weight without provision for iron sights; made by E. R. Shaw with "76" in a liberty bell on left side below stock line. Mfg. 1976-1979 by SSS Development Co. Inc. of Wickiffe, OH. Internet research has an abundance of Wicliffe 76 information (and disinformation) about this quality built and accurate firearm; Elmer Keith stated it was the most accurate "out of the box" single shot rifle he had ever fired. Original advertising guaranteed 1" or better at 100 yards. Most were in heavier calibers with 26" barrels. All had plum hued receivers, jeweled breech blocks and stock sets by Bishop (this one has a Bishop checkered black plastic buttplate) or Fajen. Most stock sets were of noticeable figure as is this one. Uncheckered stock set of gloss finish having Monte Carlo buttstock with raised cheekpiece and decorative chromed grip cap (banner area for engraving); forend has mild schnable tip. One internet account states the company was funded by an investor who needed a losing tax write off and when the company became a solid success, he closed the doors after about 2,500 units produced. The company sold barreled actions and at the end they sold action kits. The sides of the receiver are marked "Stinger" likely as a promotion of its long range varmint caliber; most common model was the "Standard". Barrel is fitted with Burris scope bases and sculptured 1" scope rings having single top screws holding matte finished Leupold VX-I Duplex reticle 2-7X33 scope. Another similar Wickliffe 76 in this auction; cal. 30-06. CONDITION: an occasional very faint handling mark; all other aspects near excellent including bore and scope set. (25-5620/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.