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Lot 22: Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine

Exceptional Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine with Henry Patent Barrel Address

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Lot 22: Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine

Exceptional Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine with Henry Patent Barrel Address

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Estimated Price: $30,000 - $50,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine with Henry Patent Barrel Address

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1866
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 RF
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3879
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 36
Class: Antique
Description:

This Winchester Model 1866 carbine was manufactured in 1868. The carbine has the Second Model features which include receiver with flare at the junction with the forearm and graceful curve in the hammer area, single upper tang screw, concealed serial number on the lower left side of the tang and Henry and King's patent barrel legend. The carbine has a distinctive brass receiver and crescent buttplate with blue barrel, 13-shot magazine and barrel bands. The hammer, trigger and lever are casehardened. The oil finished stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The front sight blade is an integral part of the upper barrel band. The barrel has a dovetail mounted two leaf fixed rear sight with "1, 3," and 5" elevation marks. The magazine has the early threaded cap. A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The hammer has coarse knurling on the spur. The crescent buttplate has a sharply pointed heel and hinged butt trapdoor. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the early pattern, two-line marking "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/ KING'S PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866." located between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the lower tang, in the upper stock inlet and on the inside of the buttplate. All of the visible serial numbers match. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The retains 90% of the original blue finish on the barrel. The upper and lower barrel bands have a blue/brown patina. The two-line Henry and King's patent markings are sharp. The brass receiver and crescent buttplate are both excellent with a mellow untouched patina. The side plate joints are perfect and both the receiver and buttplate show only a few very minor handling and storage marks. The hammer, lever and buttplate have a mottled brown patina. The hammer retains most of the casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are both very fine with an area of refinish visible on the right upper side. Wear is limited to a few minor and barely noticeable handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. Early production 1866 carbines in exceptional condition are extremely scarce.



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