June 24, 2023 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/24/2023
S/N 169675. .44 rimfire caliber, 20 inch barrel, Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine, 4th Model. Blued and brass finish, walnut stock and forearm, trap butt with 3-piece cleaning rod, 1873 carbine rear sight. Circa 1898. Condition: Especially fine bright bore, 40% fading blue on barrel, 70% nitre blue on loading gate, brass mellowing, wood is excellent possibly as restocked with scattered marks, sharp markings, excellent mechanics. A fine example of one of the very last '66 "Yellow Boys" produced, standard serialization ending at 170,100.