SCARCE LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 163425. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Full nickel finish with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and steel carbine buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “979”, “CF” and “C”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This carbine was produced in about 1884, near the end of production of this model. These late carbines were almost universally sold directly to foreign governments or through distributors. Thousands of others were sold privately, mostly smuggled into Mexico, Central and South America where the 44 rim fire were still a popular caliber. Plated firearms were especially popular in these countries where they tended to retain better condition, resisting rust and abuse. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 85% orig nickel with light nicks and scratches. Magazine tube retains about 60% orig nickel, worn through to dark patina on bottom radius. Receiver and sideplates retain about 75% orig nickel, showing moderate to heavy edge wear with nicks and scratches. Lever and hammer retain strong orig nickel. Buttplate about 50% nickel. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains a hand worn patina, possibly an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. Bottom tang screw is missing. 4-53747 JR251 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2027

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2027	$8,625.00	SCARCE LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 163425. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Full nickel finish with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and steel carbine buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “979”, “CF” and “C”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This carbine was produced in about 1884, near the end of production of this model. These late carbines were almost universally sold directly to foreign governments or through distributors. Thousands of others were sold privately, mostly smuggled into Mexico, Central and South America where the 44 rim fire were still a popular caliber. Plated firearms were especially popular in these countries where they tended to retain better condition, resisting rust and abuse. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 85% orig nickel with light nicks and scratches. Magazine tube retains about 60% orig nickel, worn through to dark patina on bottom radius. Receiver and sideplates retain about 75% orig nickel, showing moderate to heavy edge wear with nicks and scratches. Lever and hammer retain strong orig nickel. Buttplate about 50% nickel. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains a hand worn patina, possibly an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. Bottom tang screw is missing. 4-53747 JR251 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2027 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.