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Lot 1:Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Desirable S.A. Wade Texas Made Scabbard

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 1:Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Desirable S.A. Wade Texas Made Scabbard

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$5,000 - $8,000

Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Desirable S.A. Wade Texas Made Scabbard

Manufactured 1868, serial number on left of lower tang following "CC", saddle ring and staple are brass replacements. Includes a leather scabbard marked by maker S.A. Wade of Rosenberg, Texas with the additional stamped marking "F.D.SALMONS/RICHMOND TEX."

ConditionGood, with traces of refinished blue, some scattered light pitting, moderate polishing and minor dings on the brass, and some absent chips, cracks, and dings on the sanded, refinished wood. Mechanically functions apart from absent firing pin components. The scabbard is fine.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1866

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge44 Henry RF

Barrel20 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is dark with pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX