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Very Low Serial Number Model ’66 Win. Yellowboy

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Very Low Serial Number Model ’66 Win. Yellowboy
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Description: For your bidding pleasure is this rare, Model 1866 Winchester (AKA Yellowboy) rifle. It has the early 2-line barrel markings which read: Henry’s Patent Oct 16 1860 and King’s Patent March 29 1866 (this barrel marking was only used up till the low 20,000 serial numbers, or on not more than about 10,000 guns. This one is serial # 19,*** (as evident of the matching serial numbers inside of the butt plate and inside of the tang). The serial number under the tang is an early feature which occurs below serial # 20,000. This rifle features a brass fore end nose cap and brass crescent butt plate with original cleaning rod inside. It has a one-cock hammer (early version) and a 24” octagon barrel. This rifle is in original condition with original parts! It is in nice condition for its age. Maker: Winchester. Approx. Age: 1868. Size: 24” barrel. Overall length of approximately 43-5/8”. Condition: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures - they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $15 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that.