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Winchester Model 1866 lever action musket in very good plus to near fine original condition retain

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:9,000.00 USD Estimated At:9,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1866 lever action musket in very  good plus to near fine original condition  retain
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Winchester Model 1866 lever action musket in very good plus to near fine original condition retaining considerable original blue finish, serial number 32493. Approximately 75%-85% original blue remains and on barrel and magazinetube with good sharp address. Even thinning and aging with very bright areas. The frame is crisp with mellow patina and 75%-85% bright blue on the loading gate. The springs and small parts show generous traces of their original finishes. Thewood is very good plus to near fine with minor handling and storage marks. In original rim fire configuration with good bore. The Louisianna National Guard and several state units purchased ’66 muskets. Stanley the explorer was known tohave carried ten to Africa in the hunt for Dr. Livingston. A strong 8.5 on a 1-10 scale and hard to improve upon as they generally went to Mexico and South America where they were used hard and arsenal stored. Est.:$9,000-$18,000