Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine manufactured in 1868. The barrel has very desirable, first style, "HENRY'S-PATENT" barrel markings. This carbine has the Second Model receiver with single upper tang screw and flare at the junction with the forearm. The carbine has a 20-inch round barrel with full-length magazine. The barrel has the first style upper barrel band with integral front sight blade and early two-leaf rear sight. The top of the barrel has the first style marking: "HENRY'S-PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S-PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The magazine has the early, screw-in cap. The distinctive brass receiver has a staple-fastened saddle ring on the left side and an indented loading port cover retained by one screw. The hammer spur has the early, border-less knurling. The loading lever is secured by the large style latch screw. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the receiver behind the trigger. The carbine has the early, crescent, brass buttplate with sharply pointed heel. The buttplate has a hinged brass trapdoor. "282" is stamped on the right side of the receiver behind the side plate. The carbine has the distinctive brass receiver and buttplate. The barrel, magazine and barrel bands have a blue finish. The loading port cover is fire blue. The hammer, trigger, lever and lever latch are casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish or oil finish.