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LOT 33
Scarce Documented Nickel
Plated Finish Winchester
Model 1866 Carbine with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 164533, 44 Henry RF cal., 20
inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut stock. This fine
Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine features a very scarce factory full nickel plated finish. This highly sought after factory full nickel plated carbine is pictured and
identified in George Madis’“The Winchester Book” on page 75. Madis noted, “This fourth model carbine, number 164,533, is standard in all respects except for the full nickel plated finish. Only one of each three hundred guns was plated.” Based on Madis’ calculations, less than 570 Model 1866s were “plated in some manner” out of the approximately
170,100 manufactured in total. According to Madis, “It is interesting to note that plated models 66 are of greater rarity than inscribed or engraved guns” (page 126). This is certainly a rarity in Winchester collecting missing from even the most advanced collections! Fourth model carbines are found in the 149000-170100 serial number range, represent the last style of carbine to the highly successful ‘66 line, feature an even less
pronounced drop at the top rear of the frame, and late guns have an iron buttplate instead of brass. The carbine has a barrel band ahead of the iron block front sight and late pattern folding leaf rear sight. A staple mounted saddle ring is located
on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped “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 script numerals on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The iron carbine-style buttplate has a sliding trap (cleaning rod not included). The stock and forearm are straight grain
black walnut. The accompanying factory letter confirms the nickel plating and that the carbine was received in the warehouse on November 13, 1883 and shipped on August 16, 1898.
CONDITION: Fine. The receiver retains 75% of the original plating. Finish loss is limited to wear on the top of the receiver in front of the ejection port and scattered minor handling marks. The lever and hammer have some scattered flaking on contact points. The barrel, magazine and barrel bands are bright and retains traces of the plated finish in protected areas. The buttplate has 20% of the original plated finish remaining. The barrel marking is clear. The stock and forearm are very good with minimal handling wear. The replacement rear sight folding leaf is broken. This is a fine representative example of a scarce and fully documented Winchester Model 1866 Carbine with factory nickel plated finish.
Provenance: The Frank Barrigan Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 9,000 - 15,000
LOT 34
Factory Engraved First Generation Colt Single
Action Army Revolver with Pearl Steer Head Grip - Serial
no. 261543, 38 WCF cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish,
pearl grips. Manufactured in 1904, this revolver features factory
floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background on the
barrel sides and frame sides. There is a zig-zag line and dot design on
the ejector housing, top strap, back strap, trigger guard, and around the rear of the cylinder.
There is a sunburst design on the recoil shield and top of the back strap, and a shell design
on the loading gate. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and the left
side of the frame is marked with the two-line/three-patent dates followed by the Rampant
Colt in a circle. The upper left rear of the trigger guard is marked with the number “5”. The
matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Standard
blade front and frame notch rear sights, all nickel finish and fitted with factory pearl grips with a relief carved steer head on the right panel.
CONDITION: Very good. The metal surfaces have a gray patina with traces of original nickel finish in protected areas. There are a number of small dents on the underside of the barrel and lower rear of the ejector housing. There is some very minor pitting on the cylinder. The grips are also very good with a 1 1/4 inch by 1 inch repair visible on the upper left panel, a couple of minor age cracks on the left panel and a few minor chips on the upper right panel. The markings and engraving are clear. The action is excellent.
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 35
Attractive Mexican Vaquero Coin Decorated Silver Mounted Holster and Belt Rig For A Colt Single Action Army - The early 20th century era single loop holster and belt have extensive silver accents, including the symbols of the four different suits of cards and five Mexican coin conchos. The holster also has punched designs, and the belt has twelve cartridge loops. The belt is 49 1/4 inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide, and has buff backing and a massive silver buckle.
CONDITION: Very good with a few pieces of silver absent, some minor tears, and attractive aged patina on the silver throughout.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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