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Factory Engraved Inscribed Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD
Factory Engraved Inscribed Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Estimate: $15000 - 30000
Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866
Manufactured in 1871. The receiver is factory engraved with floral scroll, floral patterns, a decorative four corner scroll on each side and leaf designs. The left side of the receiver is inscribed "C.Wo.F.C./From/R.R.M." in the decorative scroll. The sides of the receiver have a double scallop border and there is a scallop border front and rear edges, as well as around the ejection port. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/King's patent dates (partially obscured by a period filled dovetail) and the serial number appears on the lower tang. German silver blade front and folding ladder rear sights and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a sling swivel on the forend cap and stock. The consignor notes state that the "RRM" may be the initials of R. McCabe, possibly a Editor for the Chicago Tribune. Writer was unable to locate any information via an internet search. More research may prove interesting. There is a minor period repair on the lower tang.
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 76442
Rating Code: OD WW


Regional Auction Firearms use a rating code system. Below is the lookup table for the
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Older Condition Rating (1930's or older)

OA FACTORY NEW: all original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect.

OB EXCELLENT: all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

OC FINE: all original parts; over 30% original finish.

OD VERY GOOD: all original parts; none to 30% original finish.

OE GOOD: some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

OF FAIR: some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal

lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken.

OG POOR: major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly

scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.




Newer Condition Rating (1930's or newer)

NA NEW: all original parts; 99% or more original finish.

NB EXCELLENT: near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

NC FINE: All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish.

ND VERY GOOD: in working condition, 80% finish or better.

NE GOOD: in working condition, finish 40% - 79%.

NF FAIR: 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may

have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable.
NG POOR: major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly

scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state. Finish obscured by heavy cleaning, rust or corrosion.



NPRF NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

PRF PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WB WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

WW WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN