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Winchester Model 1866 Numerous Special Features .44 Rimfire Guns International #: 103112400 Seller's Inventory #: 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: WmR Firearms Company: Wmrfirearms Member Since: 2/4/22 First Name: William Last Name: Rathjen State: Pennsylvania Zip: 17728 Country: United States Phone: (570) 220-7311 Number of Active Listings: 29 Total Number of Listings: 323 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money Orders About Us: We are in FFL 01 dealer located in North Central Pennsylvania. Specializing in quality collectible firearms. We wish to help you improve your collection and make both parties happy. Description: Our research shows this Winchester model 1866 was manufactured in 1869, making it built in the third year of production. It is chambered in .44 Rimfire. Features a 24" Octagon barrel, an up charge special feature for the 1866. Its tubular magazine is capable of holding 17 rounds. This rifle includes numerous additional special features including  nickel-plated finish, clover leaf rear sight, sling swivels, and the for mentioned octagon barrel. Nickel-plated parts include: receiver lever, butt plate, forend cap,mag tube, and swivels.  According to Madis, only 300 guns of the Winchester 1866 model were plated in some manner. The Forend cap is brass in the forwardsling swivel is the early type and can rotate 360° on a perpendicular axis to the magazine. The hammer on this rifle also has the half cock feature. This is exceedingly rare on firearms after 23,000. An important feature with regards to the safety of this rifle that the hammer could be placed on half cock. The lever loop on this rifle is of the small variety. Research also indicates that this occurred in every four rifles.  Magazine cap is the threaded type, no screw needed for retaining it. The butt plate trapdoor is an open outward (early) type. The wood to metal fit on this 1866 is excellent all the way around. As seen on page 86 of John E. Parson's The First Winchester, and The Winchester Book 1 of 1000 1985 Madis page 89, this photo and caption indicate the presence of a mortise cover slot milled into the top of the receiver. Cover not provided. The bore on this rifle shows rifling and evidence of wear and corrosion constant with black powder era rifles. As seen in the pictures the plating is thin in areas showing the brass frame that is underneath. Brass has not been polished and maintains patina color. As always additional photos can be taken and emailed upon request. We welcome a face-to-face inspection. We do have a supply of vintage ammo for this rifle that is not included in the price. We will not sell any more 44 rimfire ammo until this rifle is sold. This would allow the buyer of the rifle the opportunity to purchase ammo This rifle will be shipped in a hard to case to further ensure this rifle's safe delivery to the buyer. Please refer to photos for details. We are more than happy to provide other photo or information upon request. We accept USPS Money Order, cashier’s check, or credit card for immediate shipping. Please note credit card sales are subject to an additional 3% fee. US shipping only. Shipping costs are actual postage, with adult signature required. We will pay the insurance for the amount sold. All items are for sale locally, so make contact as soon as you make your decision. Inquiries will be handled in chronological order. All postings will remain active until funds are received. We appreciate funds to arrive within 10 days of verbal agreement. After such time we will entertain other inquiries in the order they were received.   Price: $11,799.00 Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .44 Rimfire Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial Number: 26910 Barrel Length: 24 Barrel Type: Octogon Action: Lever Butt Pad: Crescent Sights: Clover type rear