This attractive Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine was manufactured in 1873. This carbine has the Third Model receiver profile, single screw upper tang and serial number, "122892" stamped in block letters on the lower receiver tang behind the lever latch. The left side plate is inscribed in Spanish: "J. de la C I D." in flowing script letters. The carbine has a full nickel-plated finish with varnished, straight grain, American walnut stock and forearm. The barrel has the first pattern upper barrel band with integral front sight blade and folding, two-leaf rear sight with apertures marked "1, 3" and "5". A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The stock has a crescent buttplate with hinged butt trap door. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS-NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH. 29 1866. OCTOBER 16, 1860" ahead of the rear sight. There is an un-identifiable brand on the right side of the stock

Fine. The carbine retains 70% plus of the nickel-plated finish. Most of the plating is present on the receiver, hammer, trigger, crescent buttplate and lower barrel band. There are a series of small scratches that run vertically across the right side plate and the right side of the receiver. The left side of the receiver has a few insignificant handling marks and several shallow dents from contact with the saddle ring. The barrel and magazine have been cleaned and have a smooth bright finish. The upper barrel band has dark patches of age discoloration and some shallow dents and scratches. The plated finish on lever is worn and has scattered light scratches and handling marks. The inscription on the left side of the receiver is crisp. The barrel markings are light. The stock and forearm have been re-varnished during the period and have a few light handling and storage marks but remain in very good overall condition. This is an attractive example of a Winchester Model 1866 carbine with inscribed receiver and nickel-plated finish.