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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle, #28895, .44 RF cal., 24'' octagonal barrel, brass frame, forend cap and buttplate; walnut stock and forend, with factory sling swivels. Mfg'd 1869. Condition is very good. Barrel and mag tube retain approx. 30% toning blue with the majority of finish remaining to magazine tube. Barrel shows very light witness marks just forward the forend cap. Rear sight is a later made replacement. Frame and sideplates with even dark patination. Screw slots remain mostly straight with only minor exceptions. Bottom of lifter with moderate knackering and scratches. Stock with scuffs and scratches and fissures from shrinkage, and one significant gouge to left side cheekpiece area. Forend with wear at balance point and small fractures to top edge left side. Action is good, bore is fair. Est.: $6,000-$8,000. (Antique)