WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE

Description:
Standard 20 inch carbine configuration in 44 RF caliber with a pleasing dark brown patina on the barrel and magazine tube. Bore has visible rifling with scattered light pitting throughout. Sights include a blade that is integral to the barrel band front and a two leaf folding rear. Receiver has a nice aged brass patina. Lighter colored tight fitting side plates. Original saddle ring. Hammer and lever are mostly a brown color. Walnut stocks look good with some light handling and usage mars with a brass rifle style buttplate. A couple of stress cracks coming off the upper tang. A three piece cleaning rod in the butt. Nice smooth action. 155 year old Winchester that was made in 1869 and looks like it has a story to tell.

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.
 

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44 Rimfire

Price: $8,950.00