#6 • Unique Deluxe Factory Engraved Winchester Flat Side Model 1866 Musketoon

Part of Fine Winchesters Auction (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Status: No sale

$75,000 - $150,000 .44 RF caliber, 24" round barrel, 3/4 magazine. NSN. Blued barrel and magazine tube, engraved brass frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Factory Engraved flat sides are by an unknown engraver. This rifle is unique due to luxurious engraving and unique configuration. The left side of frame is elaborately engraved with scrolls, flowers, and two animal heads emerging from the scroll pattern; one a bear, and the other a wolf. Top of the frame engraved with scrolls held in the mouth of a fearsome wolf's head. Right side of frame is similarly engraved, with two wolfs heads emerging from the scrolls. The underside and lifter engraved with scrolls and a sunburst. **The hammer has nearly all of its case colors. The lever has most of the original blue just lightly fading. The frame and buttplate have a beautiful butterscotch patina. Barrel retains nearly all of the original bright blue finish. Three quarter magazine tube retains most of the original blue finish whish is lightly fading. Carbine barrel bands with considerable original blue finish. Rear band screw has some damage to slot. Rear sight retains most of the blue finish. Barrel bolt finished in the bright. Oil finish buttstock and forend retain nearly all of the original finish with minor marks. The flat loading gate retains nearly all of the original blue finish. Bore is bright and shiny. This is a unique factory decorated and engraved 1866 Musketoon. Truly one of a kind.**