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CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The blue finish on the barrel and magazine has faded to
a plum brown patina. The barrel has some light edge wear and some scattered patches
of surface discoloration. The loading gate retains most of the niter blue finish. The
hammer and lever have a silver-gray patina with traces of the original casehardened
finish. The exceptionally fine forearm cap, frame and crescent buttplate have a very
attractive, deep, un-touched dark, attractive patina. The side plate joints are tight. The
barrel markings and serial number are sharp. The stock and forearm are both fine with
moderate handling wear and most of the original varnish. Handling wear is limited to a
few very minor dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptionally fine,
original example of a Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle.
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500