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CONDITION: Extremely fine. The barrel and magazine retain 75%
of the original blue finish. The balance of the blue finish has faded
slightly and shows traces of attractive plum-colored patina with smooth
metal surfaces. The barrel legend is clear and crisp. The casehardened finish on the
upper barrel band has faded to a plum-brown patina; the lower barrel band has mottled
dove gray case colors. The hammer retains most of the color casehardened finish. The loading
lever has a brown patina. The loading gate and extractor have most of the original blue finish. The brass receiver and crescent buttplate are both excellent and have a very attractive patina. The receiver and tang screws retain considerable original finish. The stock and forearm are both fine and have
minimal handling or storage wear. Model 1866 carbines were usually purchased as working firearms and typically show the effects of years of hard use. Early production Model 1866 carbines, like this example, are rarely encountered with any original finish. This is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1866 carbine that would be a stand-out piece in the most advanced Winchester collection. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000
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