RARE EARLY HENRY-MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

RARE EARLY HENRY-MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 18672. Cal. 44 RF Henry. This early carbine has 20″ “HENRY” marked rnd bbl with full magazine, integral front band/sight and a Henry-style ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. There is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & brass crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 3-pc brass & iron wiping rod. Both sides of receiver have Chinese or Japanese characters stamped just behind sideplates. Another set of characters is found on left side of buttstock. Serial number is found on left side lower tang under wood and also in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. No information could be learned regarding a Japanese or Chinese contract but it seems likely that in early years of production Oliver Winchester sent samples to most of world’s militaries trying to solicit orders. As with Colt most of these samples were sent to high ranking government officials or military officers. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Iron retains a mottled silver/brown patina, having been cleaned a long time ago. Receiver is now an even medium mustard patina, also having been cleaned a long time ago but still retains good edges. Wood is sound having been cleaned along with rest of rifle and retains most of a fine professional restoration. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with some roughness in one of grooves. This carbine has seen very little use, just improper storage & cleaning. 4-59765 JR138 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2299	$11,500.00	RARE EARLY HENRY-MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 18672. Cal. 44 RF Henry. This early carbine has 20″ “HENRY” marked rnd bbl with full magazine, integral front band/sight and a Henry-style ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. There is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & brass crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 3-pc brass & iron wiping rod. Both sides of receiver have Chinese or Japanese characters stamped just behind sideplates. Another set of characters is found on left side of buttstock. Serial number is found on left side lower tang under wood and also in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. No information could be learned regarding a Japanese or Chinese contract but it seems likely that in early years of production Oliver Winchester sent samples to most of world’s militaries trying to solicit orders. As with Colt most of these samples were sent to high ranking government officials or military officers. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Iron retains a mottled silver/brown patina, having been cleaned a long time ago. Receiver is now an even medium mustard patina, also having been cleaned a long time ago but still retains good edges. Wood is sound having been cleaned along with rest of rifle and retains most of a fine professional restoration. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with some roughness in one of grooves. This carbine has seen very little use, just improper storage & cleaning. 4-59765 JR138 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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