Manufactured in 1870, when the American West was still very much wild. 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. This example is a Third Model that certainly has a frontier issued appearance. The carbine is fitted with a blade front sight integral to the barrel band and a folding two-leaf rear sight, as well as a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. The barrel is stamped with the two-line Winchester address and King's patent marking. The serial number is marked in block digits behind the trigger on the lower tang. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Very good plus, with the barrel and magazine tube having an attractive dark patina with slight traces of original blue finish in the protected areas associated with a frontier issued arm. The brass is fine and has a pleasing appearance. The receiver has tight fitting side plates. The wood displays "working gun" character and is good with a series of gouges visible on the left side of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent. A desirable Winchester Model 1866 carbine with a lot of Western frontier appearance.