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INSCRIBED WINCHESTER MOD, 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 7,500.00 USD
INSCRIBED WINCHESTER MOD, 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE
SERIAL NUMBER 48536 BARREL 20" CALIBER 44 RIM FIRE MANUFACTURED 1870. Classic Yellow Boy Saddle Ring Carbine with interesting checkered stocks and left side is inscribed "AD JANSEN FABRICANT D ARMES DE SM LE ROI 27RUEDELA MADELRINE BRUXELLES" Round barrel with full length magazine. Front sight integral with front barrel band. Traditional 2 line Winchester barrel address. 2 position folding rear sight. Butt stock equipped with sling swivel with matching swivel attached to rear barrel band. Carbine is a possible presentation to the head of manufacturing in Brussels. CONDITION, Good with barrel and magazine having turned patina with age. Bore is good with slight oxidation in grooves. Frame remains bright with traces of lacquer in protected areas. Stocks are soiled and show evidence of additional finish having been added. ANTIQUE