Scarce Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Rifle.
Guns International #: 101514137 Seller's Inventory #: 1213
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1866 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

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Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State: North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 280-2382
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Description:
Beautiful Model 1866 Rifle with octagon barrel and magaizine.  Beautifully near full coverage engraved, most likely from the Nimschke shop, with engravign on the forend cap, and buttplate as seen in the photos.  There is a small engravers signature on the bottom of the frame with the initials "JPE" as seen in the photos.  Front sight is with German Silver blade and rear sight is a Kentucky Rifle style replacement.  Stocks are straight grain American Walnut and are mostly sound with a small hairline behind top tang.  Cleaning rod is in the butt.  

The gun made in 1872 remains in very good original condition as found.  All brass retains a beautiful medium mustard color.  Mechanics are fine.  Bore shows some wear with sharp rifling.  Cleaning rod is fine.  

This handsome '66 is priced at $23,500 shipped to your door.  Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers.  

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1866
Serial Number: 105,521
Barrel Length: 24-1/4
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very good
Manufacture Date: 1872