A 19th Century US Winchester Model 1866 Yellow Boy Saddle Ring Carbine.
Stock Number: 20180801
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Offered for sale is this very iconic "First Winchester", Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine, "Third Model". First Manufactured in 1866, with the classic brass [gun metal[ frame, a standard 20 " round barrel, with a full length magazine, and 2 barrel bands. This is a rare conversion from 44 Henry RF, to the obsolete 10.40mm CF, carried out by the Winchester Factory for a Brazillian contract..
Period
C 1874
Dimensions
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Geographical area
North America
Description
Offered for sale is this very iconic Antique, “First Winchester Yellow Boy”, Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine, “Third Model”. First Manufactured in 1866, with the classic brass [gun metal[ frame, a standard 20 ” round barrel, with a full length magazine, and 2 barrel bands. There is a brass buttplate, with a sliding, trap door to access a channel in the stock for a cleaner/ramrod [missing]. There is a saddle ring mounted on the left side of the frame. The underlever action is sound.
Complete with it’s hinged rear sight, and standard foresight. With it’s original 2 piece Walnut Stock, with fine grain, minimal dings and dents, and to a pleasant patina of age. The Serial No # 121279 C1874.
This Carbine is a Rare Conversion from 44 Henry RF, to the Obsolete 10.40 mm, Centre Fire, carried out by the Winchester Factory, for a South American [Brazil] Contact [ approx. 1000 were converted].
The barrel/magazine is now to a smooth dark grey/blue patina, with no pitting, and the hammer and underlever, originally case hardened, and in good bright metal condition. The Rifled bore is good, with small areas of staining.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
