June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
SERIAL 19106. MFG. 1868. Standard carbine features distinctive brass frame with brass rifle butt plate with trapdoor. 20" round barrel and full tube magazine. Front barrel band has integral sight. Folding ladder rear sight. Saddle ring & stud. Case color hammer & lever. Carbine has matching serial number in channel of stock. Butt plate has 9800 stamped inside. Matching walnut forearm. CONDITION: Very Good. The barrel and tube are a freckled patina with wiped on blue finish and no visible barrel address. Stocks are excellent with few abrasions having been refinished at one time. Brass is toning but was cleaned. Action works correctly. Bore has soft visible rifling but dirty with abrasions. This old 66 has a great look.
Provenance: Ex Ron & Linda Gillett Collection