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WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.
SN 46528. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard carbine with 20" rd bbl, full magazine, integral front band/front sight, early thick forearm band & 2 position flip rear sight. Left side of the receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & brass carbine buttplate with trap. Top left front of the receiver is marked with a tiny Belgian proof. Bbl has Winchester & King's Patent 2-line address. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain blue in sheltered areas with the balance a cleaned artificially aged patina. Receiver & side plates have draw filed & cleaned. Lever & hammer retain heat applied colors. Buttplate is a cleaned brass patina. Wood is sound with a couple of minor scratches, a few light nicks & dings and retains about all of a dark refinish. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with moderate pitting. 4-48619 JR143