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WINCHESTER 1866 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION SRC.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
WINCHESTER 1866 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION SRC.

Cal. 44 CF. S# 77174. Bbl. 20" carbine style. Mag. band mounted front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Brass action is stamped "000" on right side below hammer. Left side is fitted w/ saddle ring & loop. Action is converted from rimfire to centerfire cal. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ reproduction brass crescent buttplate. Mfg. 1871. CONDITION: bbl. & mag. tube have touchup finish over scattered pitting & handling marks. Brass has a dull mustard appearance showing numerous scratches, dents & marks. Lever shows red corrosion. Forearm has added finish over heavy wear w/ dents & sm. chips. Refinished stock showing heavy wear w/ dents & sm. cracks, has water damage in buttplate area w/ plastic wood repair forward of buttplate peak. Some action screws are replacement. Functioning action, lever hangs loose when latch is not fastened. Dark pitted bore w/ intact rifling. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. (01-20787/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.