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as an “Early engraved Model 1866 rifle, attributed to Ulrich shop” and noted as comparable to sn. 36484 signed by John Ulrich and 36259 signed “C.F.” (Conrad F. Ulrich). Also see sn. 38507 from our February 2021 auction that is signed “J.U.” (John Ulrich) and has some similar design attribute. Many of these historic early factory engraved Winchesters were engraved by the Ulrich family engravers for use as exhibition and presentation pieces, with some serving both purposes and used for many years as factory exhibition pieces at the World’s Fairs and other events and later being shipped.
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AS PICTURED AND
DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK WINCHESTER ENGRAVING BY WILSON
LOT 3021
Documented Factory Engraved and Gold Plated Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle in the Book “Winchester Engraving” - Serial no. 36156, 44 RF cal., 24 3/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/ gold finish, walnut stock. This historic deluxe Winchester Model 1866 was manufactured in 1870 is featured on page 72 of “Winchester Engraving” by R.L. Wilson where it is described
