Winchester Rifle, Model 1866—factory-engraved And Silver-plated

WINCHESTER RIFLE, Model 1866– FACTORY-ENGRAVED and SILVER-PLATED
United States, manufactured in 1877
Steel, bronze, and wood.
Overall length: 110 – Barrel length: 51 cm (20’’) – Cal. 44RF

Round barrel, rifled; with front sight and flat rear sight; marked on the top: WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED 20 MARCH 1866 OCTOBER 16 1860.
Silver-plated bronze breechblock, engraved with scrollwork on both sides, and bearing the saddle ring on the left side; breechblock tail numbered 134462 within an engraved banner.
Iron fittings; silver-plated bronze butt plate with a hinged cover, engraved to match.
Varnished walnut stock. Stock guard missing.

Good overall condition. Beautiful patina on the wood. 90% of the original silver plating remains.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 7207

This collectible firearm is classified as a Category D collectible firearm under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. Its purchase and possession are unrestricted. Please note that the sale of these items to minors is prohibited.