OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

This Third Model was received by the Winchester warehouse on July 14, 1876, and shipped on November 13, 1876, as part of order 7657. The Model 1866 was the first firearm to be built under the Winchester name and were essentially an improved version of the previous Henry lever action rifle with the new solid magazine tube, forearm and receiver loading gate developed by Winchester Plant Superintendent Nelson King.