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Henry Marked Winchester Model 1866 2nd Model Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:22,000.00 USD Estimated At:22,000.00 - 32,000.00 USD
Henry Marked Winchester Model 1866 2nd Model Lever Action Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Henry Marked Winchester Model 1866 2nd Model Lever Action Rifle, #19916, .44 RF cal., 24'' octagon blue barrel marked ''Henry's Patent-Oct. 16. 1860/King's-Patent-March 29, 1866'', brass frame, buttplate and forend cap; Henry type rear sight graduated to 900 yards, standard front sight, standard rear sling swivel, early type forward sling swivel mounted thru brass lug integral to forend cap; smooth varnished walnut stock. Left side of lower tang marked ''VR 19916''; upper tang buttstock channel and lower casting rib to inside of brass buttplate marked ''19916''. Mfg'd 1869. Condition is fine to near excellent retaining approx. 85%-90% slightly thinning and moderately toning blue to barrel and magazine tube with correct seam at 12 o'clock position. Loading gate retains approx. 85% lightly silvering blue. Frame and sideplates with light even patina having minor circular scuffing near screw holes. Case hardened hammer and lever have toned mostly dark with very light traces of color remaining in protected areas. Stock with minor scuffs and scratches. Several screw slots with slight mars. Sharp edges to lifting block. Action is crisp, bore is very good. A superb original Henry marked 1866 rifle which would be extremely difficult to improve upon. Est.: $22,000-$32,000. (Antique)