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HONEST INDIAN WARS ERA 1866 WINCHESTER MUSKET W/ LOVELY MUSTARD PATINA 1870 DATED Guns International #: 100737187 Seller's Inventory #: 81203 HB 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: Karlan's Arms & Antiques Member Since: 11/15/11 State: North Carolina Country: United States Phone: (772) 708-0395 Number of Active Listings: 0 Total Number of Listings: 21 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Cash, cashiers check, money order, wire transfer About Us: For over 30 years I have been buying and selling Antique Guns (Pre-1898), Military Antiques, Swords, Helmets, Armor, Cannons, Flags, Daggers, Knives, Medals, Accouterments, Militaria, Antiques and Fine Art to the public nationally and internationally. I am interested in items from all nations, wars and conflicts from the 17th Century thru the Vietnam War. You can find me as a regular vendor at various arms and antique shows from coast to coast. I am always available via the web, phone and by appointment. I travel nationwide to purchase collections or single items. Please call, email or text me in order to discuss your needs anytime. Thanks for visiting my site. Description: FOR SALE IS A NICE HONEST AND UNMOLESTED INDIAN WARS ERA THIRD MODEL 1866 WINCHESTER YELLOW BOY MUSKET SHOWING A UNBELIEVABLE ORIGINAL DARK HONEY MUSTARD PATINA ON THE RECIEVER. THE SERIAL NUMBER IS 81203 WITH THE MARKING HB AFTER THE SERIAL NUMBER. I AM NOT SURE IF THAT IS A MILITARY INSPECTOR MARK OR NOT AND WOULD APPREACIATE ANY THOUGHTS ON THE MATTER. THE SERAL NUMBER PLACES IT'S MANUFACTURING DATE AT 1870 JUST AS THE INDIAN WARS BEGAN RAMPING UP IN EARNEST. THE MUSKET IS NOT PERFECT BUT VERY PLEASING TO THE EYE AND HAS OBVIOUSLY SEEN HONEST USE SHOWING SADDLE WEAR ON THE WOOD AND A NUMBER OF DINGS PRESENT. THE LETTERS TLC ARE CARVED IN THE STOCK AS A COMMON PRACTICE DURING THE PERIOD. THE FOREND WOOD IS WELL WORN AND THE ACTION WORKS FINE. THE BORE IS FAIRLY ROUGH AND THE BUTT PLATE IS WEARING A BIT THIN AS SEEN IN PHOTOS. THE CLEANING KIT DOOR WORKS FINE. IT IS MISSING THE LEVER CATCH, REAR SWIVEL AND THE SCREW ON THE BOTTOM TANG. THE LEAF SIGHT IS BROKEN AND THE FRONT SIGHT IS MISSING. THE BARREL HAS A NICE EVEN DARK PATINIA THROUGHOUT CONSISTANT WITH THE REST OF THE GUN. THE LOADING TUBE IS SOLID BUT HAS ONE VERY SMALL DING BELOW TOP BAND. THE BARREL MARKINGS ARE NOT VISABLE AND HAVE WORN. AGAIN, THIS IS A VERY HONEST WELL USED 1866 WITH A LOT OF CHARACTER AND THE PERFECT PATINA AND DATE OF PRODUCTION. THIS IS A VERY SOLID REPRESENTATIVE PIECE OF THE OLD WEST OR THE WAR ON THE PLAINS AND IS SURE TO HAVE A LOT OF STORIES TO TELL IF IT COULD SPEAK. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS AND LOOK CLOSELY AT THE PHOTOS PRIOR TO PURCHASING AS THIS MUSKET IS BEING SOLD AS FOUND WITH NO RETURNS AVAILABLE. THANKS FOR LOOKING IN ADVANCE!!   SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: WINCHESTER Model: 1866 MUSKET Serial Number: 81203 HB Caliber Info: 44 Bore: 44 Ejectors: TOP Condition: FAIR Metal Condition: PATINA Wood Condition: WORN Bore Condition: ROUGH Barrels: 27 INCH Barrel Type: ROUND Action: LEVER Triggers: SINGLE Stock: WOOD Finish: PATINA Manufacture Date: 1870