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CUSTOM ENGRAVED 1866 WINCHESTER SRC.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
CUSTOM ENGRAVED 1866 WINCHESTER SRC.
Cal. 44 HRF. S# 156890. Bbl. 20" w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Brass action has generous coverage of added engraving done in the traditional Ulrich style. Sides of receiver have scroll engraving surrounding game scenes w/ a geometric border that extends to upper receiver & tang areas. Original band fastened carbine forearm. Replacement walnut stock utilizing the original brass carbine buttplate w/ engraving that matches the action. Mfg. 1882. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment. CONDITION: bbl. & mag. tube have faded to a pleasing gray brown with scattered pitting showing wrench marks in breech area. The brass action shows a mild patina w/ dents on the follower & adjacent areas. Forearm has original finish showing gouges, dents & marks. Stock has worn finish showing numerous small dents & handling marks. Action has weak spring tension, the extractor is broken. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing general pitting. (01-23205/DS). ANTIQUE. $5000-8000.