Winchester 1866 Rifle

.44 Henry R.F.

Made 1871

A very fine Winchester 1866 Rifle, made in 1871.

Winchester 1866 Rifle Condition

The rifle, though not untouched, shows all its original major parts, with the exception on some screws and the rear sight. The mechanics are excellent, with a crisp action and excellent bore. It is also in its original rimfire configuration. The rifle has seen little use and has been held and maintained by collectors for probably the last 100 years.

The stocks have seen some cleaning and waxing. Therefore, erasing scratches and rubs. In addition, there are very thin fillers at the frame from 150 years of shrinkage, but the butt stock is numbered to the gun.  As well as the butt plate. If this stock was sanded, it was miniscule, showing no wood shy of the tangs or butt plate. Although, it does show a few deeper dings and minor handling marks.

The barrel shows about 70% of thinning blue with plumb colors underneath. Also, the magazine is grayer/blue with plumb colors. The brass frame shows a very pleasing pale, mellow mustard color patina. The majority of the screws are original to the gun with all the screw slots good. The metal edges are sharp and undamaged, and all the markings are sharp and clear. The butt cavity holds a reproduction cleaning rod.

This is a great looking rifle, in great condition, considering it is over 150 years old. It would be a great addition to any high condition Winchester rifle collection.

** Note: Additional high definition photos are available upon request.

Clarks Antiques Firearms – Winchester 1866 Rifle – Price $12,500.00 

Item #1871

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