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Henry Marked Special Order 1866 Carbine
Guns International #: 101356172 Seller's Inventory #: Item #1128
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1866 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: Clarks Antiques
Member Since: 9/22/19
First Name: Clark
Last Name: Linss
State: Arizona
Zip: 85390
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 233-6642
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 43
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We ship USPS registered mail
Payment Types Accepted: Personal Checks or Major Credit Cards
Description:
Winchester 1866 carbine, serial #16XXX made in 1868. This is an early 2nd model with the concealed “inside” serial marking and a “Henry” marked barrel. This special made carbine is New York engraved with the Mexican snake & eagle on the left side, stylized initials “RM” on the right side. The snake & eagle motif was as popular in South Texas as it was in Mexico. The top tang is engraved, top of receiver, bottom of lifter and butt plate all in matching patterns. The engraving is very well executed and of high quality. The gun was made without any provisions for a saddle ring. All metal surfaces were originally nickel plated with only traces of nickel remaining. The top of the receiver may have been inscribed as the engraving has been removed in that area. This was a very highly embellished carbine with special features, but is too early to letter. “Henry’s Patent” is legible on the barrel with only portions of “Kings Patent” visible. Located under the butt stock is an “RV” and a small “W” before the serial number. There is a small “57” stamped on the engraved right side frame. The engraving on that side includes a small “A” above and after each engraved "RM" initial. The “RM” could possibly stand for Republic of Mexico. Most 66’ carbines that were purchased by the Mexican government were marked with a small “RM” and a star burst. It may be worth researching these marks as this particular gun may have been special ordered for a high ranking government official or military officer. Most likely the removed engraving at the top of the receiver had a name or inscription at one time.
All the parts of the gun, including the screws, appear to be original with the exception of the barrel band, which is a period replacement with provisions for a swivel. The gun is in overall good to very good condition, in its original .44 Henry rimfire caliber. The upper tang has an old braised repair at the screw hole. All the metal surfaces are a smooth grey color with only some medium pitting in the barrel address area. The gun is overall well worn, but not abused, and the engraving shows strong and complete, except the upper frame as mentioned before. The walnut stocks appear original and in very good condition and fit well, only the butt stock being slightly off because of repaired tang affecting original fit. Mechanics are good and the bore and rifling are surprisingly very good with little pitting, uncommon for an early gun showing lots of use. The original cleaning rod is in the butt cavity. A really early carbine showing lots of special features, untouched and out of the attic - the way we like to find them.
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SOLD
Antique: Yes