Winchester Model 1866 Flatside SRC Guns International #: 100097124 Seller's Inventory #: 79 Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1866 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Brad Hastings Antique Guns Company: Brad Hastings Antique Guns Member Since: 7/21/09 First Name: Brad State: Minnesota Country: United States Phone: (218) 367-3039 Number of Active Listings: 11 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: guaranteed funds Description: Very Rare Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Flatside Saddle Ring Carbine, S.N. 13,5xx. Converted to .44 C.F., excellent conversion is possibly factory. Good plus bore- strong rifling with pitting. Overall very good plus with fairly clean metal. Rear of barrel has considerable blue which is thinning, front of barrel is a dark blue plum brown patina. Magazine retains considerable darkening blue starting to turn a plum blue patina. Louis D. Nimschke engraved in his 'A' style (see p. 48 of Wilson's L.D. Nimschke Firearms Engraver book). Typical scrolls with punch- background along with banners, shell and other geometric motifs. 'L.D.N.' appears within a motif behind the trigger. A tiny 1/2" vertical crack is barely visible on each side of the upper frame in the area of the breechbolt face. This is the reason Winchester beefed up the forward frame in short order. Brass corners are slightly rounded but overall the engraving is fairly crisp. Walnut is quite nice as refinished. There are a couple of dings at the rear of the forearm and the toe of the buttstock has been expertly repaired. Wood lightly sanded and nicely refinished- fairly full fitting- just a bit undersized near the upper and lower tangs. Excellent markings. Engraved flatsides are rarely seen on the market. SOLD Antique: Yes |