November 17 & 18, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2021
1870 vintage Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle, serial number 38562. 24" octagon barrel with German silver blade front and Henry style ladder rear sights. Full-length magazine tube. Chambered in .44 Rimfire. Blue with brass frame, crescent style buttplate, and forearm cap. Case hardened hammer and loading lever. Originally silver plated. Plain straight grain varnished walnut stock and forearm. Factory installed sling swivels. Engraved in the classic John Ulrich style featuring foliate scrollwork with punch dot backgrounds. Monogram "CA" engraved on frame left side. Scrollwork on the buttplate and forearm cap. CONDITION: Very good overall. Brass has turned a pleasing medium mustard color patina. Traces of original silver plating in protected areas. Engraving shows moderate wear. Barrel and magazine tube are mostly a grey-brown patina. Hammer and lever are mostly brown patina. Wood is sound, showing scattered scraps and bruises with moderate wear. Action is a bit sticky. Bore is dark. Overall a most colorful special ordered deluxe engraved Model 1866 rifle. MKS
Item Dimensions: L: 44"