WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 20652. Very rare full nickel-plated rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, usual front sight with Henry ladder rear sight. The bbl has Henry patent markings and King patent markings. The forend cap and buttstock are fitted with factory sling swivels and it has a crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 90% strong milky original nickel-plating with scattered spots of brown patina showing through. Magazine tube retains 95-96% strong original nickel plating. Receiver has a 1/8” spot over the chamber area and another back of the hammer, otherwise retains most of its dull original nickel. Forend cap and buttplate also retain most of their original nickel. Forend cap screw and buttplate screws are battered. Magazine band pin is missing. Wood is sound and retains most of a very fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine with brilliant shiny bore. 4-52540 JR285 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	447	$13,800.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 20652. Very rare full nickel-plated rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, usual front sight with Henry ladder rear sight. The bbl has Henry patent markings and King patent markings. The forend cap and buttstock are fitted with factory sling swivels and it has a crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 90% strong milky original nickel-plating with scattered spots of brown patina showing through. Magazine tube retains 95-96% strong original nickel plating. Receiver has a 1/8” spot over the chamber area and another back of the hammer, otherwise retains most of its dull original nickel. Forend cap and buttplate also retain most of their original nickel. Forend cap screw and buttplate screws are battered. Magazine band pin is missing. Wood is sound and retains most of a very fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine with brilliant shiny bore. 4-52540 JR285 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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