This Winchester Model 1866 rifle's serial number dates to 1869 and is a full two thousand serial numbers ahead of the generally quoted range. The barrel has the two line King's improvement and Henry patent marking. It has a round blade/bead front sight, notch/folding ladder rear sight, and a straight grip walnut stock and forearm with sling swivels, and standard style rifle buttplate and forend cap. The trapdoor compartment contains a cleaning rod. The receiver has a fox on the right front, two hounds on the right behind the loading port, scroll and punch dot designs on the rear section on the right and most of the left, an unmarked banner (inscription ground off) on the left at center, and a reposed buck on the left front. The cartridge elevator has a geometric pattern. The receiver, forend cap, and buttplate are all silver plated.