EARLY FIRST MODEL 1866 FLAT SIDE CARBINE
Guns International #: 101198972 Seller's Inventory #: W2459
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1866 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

Seller's Information
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Verified Seller
Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
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Number of Active Listings: 961
Total Number of Listings: 52416
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks



Description:
Serial number is in the 14k range. The last style loading gate is present on this gun. Butt stock is in fine condition which is unusual for these early guns. The forearm has slight loss ahead of the barrel band but still in good condition. Barrel is plum/brown color mag tube is brown/gray. There are no signs of a barrel address as usual. Rear sight is a replacement. Receiver is generally very good with mostly original screws. Fairly sharp corners. Correct saddle ring. Nice action. Not a bad flat side 66 carbine.

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. Just recently we mailed the 129th edition of our privately-published catalog. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.

 

SOLD

Antique: Yes