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inch round bbl., nickel/blue finish, walnut stock. This is a fine example of a very desirable Winchester Model 1866 third model saddle ring carbine manufactured in 1869 with the “half-nickel” plated finish. The third model receiver is identified by the moderate curve at the rear, and the serial number is correctly stamped in block numerals on the lower tang behind the trigger. It has the desirable staple mounted “saddle
ring” on the left rear side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: “WINCHESTER’S REPEATING ARMS. NEW
HAVEN. CT./KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866 OCTOBER 16. 1860.” in two-lines ahead of the rear
sight. The barrel has the early style, upper barrel band that is integral with the front sight blade, and the rear of
the barrel has been fitted with the second type, two-leaf, non-adjustable rear sight with the apertures marked
“3” and “5”. There are no markings on the cartridge elevator or the upper receiver tang, and the bolt has
been converted from 44 RF to 44 CF which happened quite frequently out West as the center
fire cartridge was a much better cartridge. The barrel, magazine tube, barrel bands and
loading gate are all blued. The brass receiver, crescent buttplate, hammer, trigger, loading
lever and cartridge elevator all have the very rare nickel-plated finish. The stock and
forearm are straight grain American walnut.
CONDITION: Fine. The carbine retains 80% of the original nickel-plated finish on the
receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and cartridge elevator. The buttplate retains 30% of
the nickel-plated finish. The finish on the nickel-plated components shows moderate
handling wear and has numerous minor nicks and scratches. There are scattered patches
of pitting on the lever and trigger. The barrel, magazine and upper barrel band have a
mottled silver-brown patina. There is pitting on the upper barrel band, and the lower
barrel band has a silver patina. The barrel markings are faint and only partially legible.
The stock and forearm are good overall with moderate handling wear. Winchester Model 1866 carbines were usually working guns, and carbines like this example frequently saw hard service on the frontier during the 1870s when the West was still wild. This rare nickel-plated Model 1866 carbine has been used and has the look and feel of a true Old West 1866 SRC!
Estimate: 8,000 - 14,000
LOT 3008
Highly Desirable ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1894
Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper’s Carbine with 15 Inch Barrel,
Scabbard and ATF Exemption Letter - Serial no. 976719, 30 WCF cal., 15 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1925. The included 2021 dated U.S. Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives letter lists this specific carbine by serial number as being removed from the
NFA (National Firearms Act) and classified as a curio or relic. Pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, two-line address/
patent dates barrel legend stamped on the left side ahead of the rear band, two-line nickel steel and caliber markings stamped on the left barrel
side towards the breech, Winchester factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver, saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, “MODEL 94” three-line
marking on the upper tang and carbine stock. Includes a floral pattern embossed leather scabbard.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches. The scabbard is good. Mechanically excellent. A highly desirable ATF Exempted Model 1894 Trapper Carbine with 15 inch barrel that will be a worthy addition to any Winchester collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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LOT 3007
Very Rare Winchester Model 1866
Saddle Ring Carbine with the Rare “Half-Nickel” Plated Finish - Serial no. 47931, 44 CF cal., 20