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Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine

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Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
This is an example of a Winchester Third Model 1866 Carbine that was manufactured in 1870. The carbine has the distinctive brass receiver, round barrel with full length magazine, barrel band with integral front sight, saddle ring and staple on the left side of the frame and walnut stock with crescent brass buttplate with compartment containing an original three piece cleaning rod. The rear sight is a two folding leaf. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line Winchester address/King's improvement patent dates and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The front upper left side of the receiver is stamped "106".
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 RF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 41795B
Condition: Fair. The barrel and magazine tube have an artificial smooth brown patina with some scattered minor pitting. The lever shows heavy pitting. The receiver and buttplate have an attractive aged patina. The heavily weathered wood has had a thick coat of dark varnish applied some time ago and remains fair with overall scattered minor dents and dings. The barrel markings are clear. The action is very good.