Possible Ulrich Engraved Winchester Model 1866 24" .44 Henry Rimfire Lever Action Rifle 1870 Antique

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Make: Winchester

Model: 1866

Serial Number: 38018

Year of Manufacture: 1870

Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire

Action Type: Lever Action

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCT. 16. 1860.". The lower tang is marked "38018" and "B" on the exterior, the left is marked "JF", "S" and "XX". The inside of the buttplate at the toe is marked "8018", also stamped on the upper tang inlet of the wrist. The receiver, sideplates, nosecap and buttplate have scroll engraving with punch-dot shading, bordering, and geometric panels on the sideplates and each side of the receiver.

Barrel Length: 24", Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Beach-style sight, folding to present either a white beaded post or a beaded post in a hood. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight presenting a "V"-notch marked "1" when down. When up, the ladder has "V"-notches at the top and bottom marked "900" and "2", respectively. There is a "V"-notched slider on the ladder graduated from "3" to "8". The slider is a little loose toward the bottom of the ladder, more tight toward the top. A folding peep sight is mounted to the receiver tang.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece XX walnut with brass-capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, brass crescent buttplate with storage compartment (cleaning rod in the compartment), sling plate with swivel mounted in the belly and a sling swivel mounted to the nosecap. The stocks have some scattered light nicks and scratches. There is a spot of more notable wear at the left-rear of the forend. There is a tiny crack at the left-front of the forend and a tiny loss at the bottom-rear edge of the forend. The wood is generally slightly shy to the metal, most notable at the top tang and the toe. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some scattered discoloration, mostly gone to a mustard patina. There is some light wear at the points of the heel and toe with a few scattered light nicks. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as refinished Antique.

Type of Finish: Blue & Nickeled Brass

Finish Originality: Other examples in this range have exhibited factory engraving with the "JF" marking inside the tang. The presence of some nickel on the exterior with stronger nickel on the interior likely indicate original finish.

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is some scattered light erosion and pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 20% of its metal finish. The threads of the lever-screw are stripped. The corresponding threads on the sideplate show wear, but are in better condition than the screw. The barrel and magazine tube have gone to a fairly even light patina with a little blue in well protected areas or around raised features. There is some light surface oxidation and infrequent erosion. There is a little blue finish on the bolt and loading gate. The lever and hammer have some good color, minor muting. Most of the nickel plate on the exterior of the receiver and sideplates has worn away with infrequent nickel remaining. There is much stronger nickel on the interior of the sideplates and buttplate. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible with good detail in the engraving. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: There is a four-piece cleaning rod stored in the buttstock.

Our Assessment: This is a Model 1866 with a 24" octagonal barrel made in 1870. The rifle has beautiful scroll engraving with panels on the sideplates and receiver. This rifle came along at a very interesting time for Winchester engraving, right at the dawn of the Ulrich era. Detailed Winchester records are not available for this serial number, but other examples in this range have been observed with factory engraving and the "JF" marking inside the tang. The style is similar to that of Conrad and John Ulrich with a little nickel plate remaining which indicate it is likely factory engraving and it sure looks good! All of the 1866 models are very collectable due to their age and the relatively short time period over which they were made. Please see our photos and good luck!


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 Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Mountain
 
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Possible Ulrich Engraved Winchester Model 1866 24" .44 Henry Rimfire Lever Action Rifle 1870 Antique
Possible Ulrich Engraved Winchester Model 1866 24" .44 Henry Rimfire Lever Action Rifle 1870 Antique
Lot number: 1152
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
Ends: Sunday, June 1 | 9:00 AM  Mountain

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