Many legendary firearms are often cited as the "Guns that Won the West", however, there are perhaps no long guns more iconic than the Winchester Model 1866 carbine. These carbines simply have "the look" of having been there when the West was being tamed and were carried for decades on the frontier by lawmen, cowboys, outlaws, Native Americans, gold prospectors, and settlers. For many, these firearms were far more than just a gun, but a means to put food on the table and simply to survive. This example was manufactured in 1891 and has a rimfire firing pin. It is a fourth model with the serial number stamped in script on the lower tang between the lever latch and tang screw and an iron buttplate. The standard two-line address and King's patent marking is on top of the barrel ahead of the "1873" marked ladder rear sight and "44 B" at the breech. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the brass receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent iron buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Fine exhibiting a weathered appearance associated with spending a lifetime on the frontier. The barrel and magazine retain traces of original blue finish in the sheltered areas. The exceptionally fine brass receiver has a highly attractive mellow aged appearance. The iron buttplate has a dark mottled patina. The forearm has a couple of long scratches, otherwise is wood is fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of a Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine.