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CONDITION: Excellent. The retains 90% of the original blue finish on the barrel. The upper and lower barrel bands have a blue/brown patina. The two-line Henry and King’s patent markings are sharp. The brass receiver and crescent buttplate are both excellent with a mellow untouched patina. The side plate joints are perfect and both the receiver and buttplate show only a few very minor handling and storage marks. The hammer, lever and buttplate have a mottled brown patina. The hammer retains most of the casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are both very fine with an area of refinish visible on the right upper side. Wear is limited to a few minor and barely noticeable handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. Early production 1866 carbines in exceptional condition are extremely scarce.
Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000
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