^Lot 4017 WINCHESTER 1866 EARLY 2ND MODEL CUSTOM ENGRAVED

LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 HRF. S# 16426, found on left inside of lower tang. Bbl. 24" octagon. German silver blade rocky mountain front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Brass action has generous coverage of custom foliate scroll engraving w/ daisy centerpiece. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ brass crescent trapdoor buttplate & sling swivels. CONDITION: bbl. & mag. tube show 90% custom blue finish. Brass parts have a dark applied patina appearance. Stock & forearm have good refinish showing handling marks. Left wrist of stock is cracked along the top tang. Sound mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling. (01-26384/DS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.