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Exceptional Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 162003, 44 RF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Model 1866 Winchester was essentially a Henry Rifle with improvements invented and patented by Winchester shop Superintendent Nelson King in 1866. The side loading gate, modified
magazine and new walnut forearm eliminated the
primary defects in the Henry rifle and created the lever action rifle associated with the
name “Winchester”. This carbine is a Fourth Model manufactured in 1883. The top of the
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barrel has the later barrel marking: “WINCHESTER’S - REPEATING - ARMS NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING’S- IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29 1866, OCT.16. 1860.”, and the breech end and
bottom of the cartridge carrier are absent of caliber markings. The 2 in the serial number is factory stamped over a number 1. The carbine features a square base blade sight integral to the
barrel, folding carbine rear sight graduated to 900 yards and marked “1873” at the top, screw retained magazine
cap, checkered hammer, staple and saddle ring attached to the left side of the frame, (with newer leather strap), and single screw upper tang. mounted with a
smooth forearm secured with one barrel band and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel retains 50% plus of the original blue finish mainly in the protected areas and on the breech end, with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The hammer has vivid case colors visible on the face, the lever and buttplate have an attractive smooth dark patina. The exceptionally fine frame has a very pleasant aged patina. The loading gate retains 30% plus original nitre blue. The wood is also very fine showing some scattered minor dings and scratches. The barrel markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 11,000 - 16,000
LOT 1007 ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper’s Carbine with 14 Inch Barrel - Serial no. 978462, 44 WCF cal., 14 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1927, this is a rare Trapper’s Carbine with a 14 inch barrel. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms lists this carbine as being removed from the purview of the National Firearms Act and classified as a curio and relic and a copy of the ATF exemption letter is included. Standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Fitted with pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% plus original blue on the receiver, half of the refinished blue on the barrel, including the replacement magazine, with the balance a smooth grey patina. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches and a hairline crack in the left of the wrist. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection. Estimate: 3,500 - 4,750
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