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![]() WINCHESTER 1866 FORTH MODEL RIFLE IN 44 RF Guns International #: 103456648 Seller's Inventory #: W4502 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: 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: 852 Total Number of Listings: 62849 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: 24 inch octagon barrel chambered in 44 RF caliber with a slightly dark bore with strong rifling. Sights include a German silver blade front and sporting rear. Barrel and full length magazine tube are a dark brown with evidence of some touch-up and some small dents and scratches . Brass receiver has been polished long ago and has an even smooth patina forming and has two plugged holes for a saddle ring staple. This rifle was made from a surplus Model 1866 SRC receiver. Tight fitting side plates. Upper tang has a 1/4 inch threaded hole that appears to be for a tang sight. Hammer and lever are dark brown. Loading gate is a dark blue. Smooth functioning action. Straight grain walnut stocks have been sanded and restored and have some dings and impressions. Steel rifle style buttplate and forend cap are correct for this late Forth Model rifle that was made in 1880. 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. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Price: $9,750.00 Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .44 Rimfire |