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brass finish, walnut stock. This is an attractive Winchester
Model 1866 lever action rifle that was manufactured
in 1877. The rifle has a blued, full octagon barrel and
magazine, casehardened hammer and loading lever and
brass forearm cap, receiver and crescent buttplate. The walnut stock and
forearm have a varnished finish. The barrel has a dove-tail mounted front sight with nickel-silver blade and a sporting style rear sight. The brass forearm tip is factory drilled for a sling swivel but none has been fitted. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped for a tang sight. The buttplate is fitted with a hinged brass trap. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: “WINCHESTER’S-
REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING”S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is stamped in block letters on the lower tang behind the trigger.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel and magazine retain 30% of the original blue finish; the balance has faded to a brown patina. The loading gate has traces of the original niter blue finish. The case colors on the lever and hammer are lightly visible with the balance having faded to a mottled brown patina. The brass forearm tip, receiver and buttplate are all fine.
The brass has a mellow and very attractive patina. The side plate joints are tight. The top and sides of the receiver are smooth and show only minimal handling wear. Markings are crisp. The stock and forearm remain in fine condition with scattered and relatively minor handling wear. There is a non-factory hole for a sling swivel visible on the underside of the stock, and the forearm
swivel is absent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
LOT 24
Very Fine and Desirable Winchester 50 Count Box of 44 Flat Ammunition, Label Marked for Model 1866 Rifle - Constructed from brown cardboard, with
a black-on-green lid label and a black-on-green seal. The lid label bears a picture of the 44 Flat Rimfire cartridge, and is marked for 50 rounds, with the New Haven address below. The seal reads, “.44 FLAT R.F.” on three sides with the Winchester guarantee on the fourth. Though the factory seal is broken, the box contains a full compliment of cartridges, which all appear “H” headstamped.
CONDITION: Very fine, the label retaining much of the original color with some mild fading and a few minor scuffs. Most of the side and end labels remain with a few absent pieces. The factory seal is broken but the box contains the full compliment of cartridges, which all appear to bear an “H” headstamp. The cartridges themselves show some mild oxidation. This is a must-have accessory to pair with the fine Winchester Model 1866 in your collection!
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
and cover with checked oval grip. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a round barrel and special order set rigger when received in the warehouse on May 24, 1876, and shipped nearly a year later on April 19, 1877. Dovetail blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights, standard Winchester arkings (correctly lacks caliber markings), and straight
grip stock with trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included). CONDITION: Very good plus, retaining 30% plus original blue finish with the balance a mixture of smooth brown and gray patinas. The
wood is very good with minor dings and scratches. The set trigger does not function; otherwise, the action cycles properly. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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LOT 23
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 131949, 44 rimfire cal., 24 inch octagonal bbl., blue/
LOT 25
Documented Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 18085, 44 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1876, this is a desirable first model variation of the Model 1873 featuring a dust cover held in place with grooved guides
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