Manufactured in 1884 as a Fourth Model with less drop in the receiver ahead of the hammer and the serial number in script numerals between the lever latch and lower tang screw. The Model 1866 carbine remains one of the most iconic and recognizable firearms of the American West, with special order examples like this making a desirable, standout piece in any collection. This example features a scarce, special order nickel plated finish. The included factory letter lists the carbine with the special order finish when it was received at the warehouse on 20 July 1883 and shipped the next day in order number 4546. Renown Winchester author George Madis states in "The Winchester Book" that only one out of every 300 Model 1866s received a plated finish of some kind, making them even rarer than engraved and inscribed examples. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address and King's patent marking, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a block blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight, as well as a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a nicely figured forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor carbine buttplate (cleaning rod not included). Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Fine, retains 60% plus of the original nickel finish with some mild edge wear and a few patches of light pitting, typical of a special order gun that saw honest use. The lower tang screw is absent. The refinished wood is also very good with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically fine.