Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine

Description:

Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine, c. 1870, serial number 26423, .44 rimfire, walnut stock with a brass butt plate, brass frame, round barrel marked lightly on the top "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS . NEW VAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860," barrel lg. 20, overall lg. 39 in.

Provenance: The collection of David F. Post.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Stock has some dings and nicks, and the forend is worn, overall in good condition and the action functions properly. The bore is sharp and bright.


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