RARE 1ST MODEL FLAT-SIDE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

RARE 1ST MODEL FLAT-SIDE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 13078. Cal. 44RF Henry. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, early style full mag with integral front band/sight and very early, original, 2-position flip rear sight. Receiver is 1st style with flat front edges vs. the later style that had a fluted thicker front edge which allowed for a thicker, more durable forearm. Loading gate is also flat 1st style and there is a staple and ring in the left side of receiver. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock that has crescent brass buttplate with trap. Left side of buttstock has the very rare “Henry Bump” found on only a very few, very early Models 66. These very early ’66 rifles and carbines were produced simultaneously with the last production of the Henry rifle and they occasionally show carry-over features. Bbl marking of this carbine has the Henry and King’s patent data. Left side of lower tang is marked with the SN, which is also found in the top tang channel on the buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Left side of lower tang also has a tiny assembly no. “558”, which also appears on various internal parts. According to the following noted letter, the bottom of the bbl also is marked with the matching SN. Accompanied by a 3-pg letter from renowned Winchester historian and author, George Madis, wherein he details the features of this carbine and authenticates it. PROVENANCE: Barnes Family Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. All of the steel parts retain a smooth, even, dark brown, attic patina with a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver and buttplate retain a wonderful dark mustard patina with a few light scratches and dings on the sideplates. Receiver shows only light sharp edge wear. Stock has a small grain check in the wrist and the forearm is missing a sliver by the bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling and use, nicks, dings and scratches and retains a fine hand-worn patina. Front tang screw hole in the stock is stripped. Mechanics are fine. Strong, sharp bore with fine pitting. A rare and desirable 1st Model ’66 carbine. 4-47607 JR234 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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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	1194	$20,700.00	RARE 1ST MODEL FLAT-SIDE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 13078. Cal. 44RF Henry. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, early style full mag with integral front band/sight and very early, original, 2-position flip rear sight. Receiver is 1st style with flat front edges vs. the later style that had a fluted thicker front edge which allowed for a thicker, more durable forearm. Loading gate is also flat 1st style and there is a staple and ring in the left side of receiver. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock that has crescent brass buttplate with trap. Left side of buttstock has the very rare “Henry Bump” found on only a very few, very early Models 66. These very early ’66 rifles and carbines were produced simultaneously with the last production of the Henry rifle and they occasionally show carry-over features. Bbl marking of this carbine has the Henry and King’s patent data. Left side of lower tang is marked with the SN, which is also found in the top tang channel on the buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Left side of lower tang also has a tiny assembly no. “558”, which also appears on various internal parts. According to the following noted letter, the bottom of the bbl also is marked with the matching SN. Accompanied by a 3-pg letter from renowned Winchester historian and author, George Madis, wherein he details the features of this carbine and authenticates it. PROVENANCE: Barnes Family Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. All of the steel parts retain a smooth, even, dark brown, attic patina with a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver and buttplate retain a wonderful dark mustard patina with a few light scratches and dings on the sideplates. Receiver shows only light sharp edge wear. Stock has a small grain check in the wrist and the forearm is missing a sliver by the bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling and use, nicks, dings and scratches and retains a fine hand-worn patina. Front tang screw hole in the stock is stripped. Mechanics are fine. Strong, sharp bore with fine pitting. A rare and desirable 1st Model ’66 carbine. 4-47607 JR234 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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