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LOT 1011
Highly Attractive and Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 78098, 44 Henry RF cal., 20 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This example was manufactured in 1871 when
the American West was still very much wild. Many legendary firearms are
often cited as the “Guns that Won the West”; however, there are perhaps
no long guns more iconic than the Winchester Model 1866 carbine. These
carbines simply have “the look” of having been there when the West was
being tamed and were carried for decades on the frontier by lawmen,
cowboys, outlaws, Native Americans, gold prospectors, and settlers. This is
a well-cared for Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine that would look
great in any lever action or frontier collection. The carbine is a Third Model,
with the serial number marked in block digits behind the trigger on the
lower tang. The top of the barrel has the two-line Winchester/King patent
dates marking ahead of the rear sight. The carbine is fitted with a blade front
sight integral to the barrel band, a folding two-leaf rear sight and a saddle
ring on the left side of the brass receiver. The carbine forearm and straight
grip stock are plain walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a brass trapdoor
crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish with rub marks visible
on left side of barrel, thinning to brown on the balance. The brass has an
attractive bright appearance. The receiver is very fine with tight fitting side
plates. 70% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is also
fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A great looking
Winchester Model 1866 carbine that is in well above average condition.
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000
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