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DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE
Guns International #: 101239756 Seller's Inventory #: W2524
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1866 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 988
Total Number of Listings: 53061
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:
This is probably one of the most deluxe 66's I have seen. Elaborate engraving including the barrel bands. Hammer and lever are engraved as well. It has a special pointed trigger that the truly deluxe guns have. The stocks are xxx and in beautiful condition. There is a crack from the rear upper tang screw going down that has an excellent repair and is sound and solid. There are 3 or 4 deluxe guns that are similarly engraved on the barrel bands and they all have cracks.
The receiver is elaborately engraved as well and most would think it was done by L.D. Nimschke and could very well be. Or it could possibly be by Gustav Young who was a very accomplished engraver that did some fantastic work for Sharps and Colt in the 1860-70's.Receiver retains about 85% of the silver plating with slight brass showing in the worn areas. Bore is bright and shiny. Action is crisp and tight. The original saddle ring is present. Barrel and mag have turned a plum color with a good amount of blue still showing. This is just a beautiful Engraved 66!
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