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CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain
75% original blue finish, mixing and thinning to with an
untouched blue-brown patina. 30% of the bright original
gold gilt remains in the protected areas, otherwise the
brass has a highly attractive honey appearance. The
masterful engraving is crisp. Traces of original niter blue
remain on the loading gate. Generous amounts of original
case colors remain on the hammer. The wood is also very
fine with minor dings and scratches and retaining most
of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. As one of
the best known Nimschke Winchesters, this Model 1866
is a must have for the serious Winchester or firearms art
collector. It will certainly make a grand statement to any
private or public collection no matter how advanced. An
outstanding piece of 19th century American patriotic art
by the master himself, L.D. Nimschke.
Provenance: Solis Goodman,1950; Elmer Taylor
Collection 1965; Doug Beneck Collection; Leroy Merz
Collection; Private Collector.
Estimate: 100,000 - 180,000
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