Winchester Model 1866 Fourth Model Saddle Ring Carbine, .44 Rimfire

Winchester Model 1866 Fourth Model saddle ring carbine, serial #159574, with a 20-inch round barrel. The supplied description lists .44 Rimfire and says the carbine appears to have a factory centerfire conversion. The receiver is lightly cleaned original brass with crystal lattice mottling, and the side plates fit well. The supplied description reports that the loading gate works perfectly and describes the action gate as very good. The barrel and magazine tube are gunmetal gray with patina, and the barrel bands are original. The barrel address is clear but light, and the front post sight is original. The carbine-style rear sight is described as rare and of the correct vintage, but it does not appear original to the gun. The rear barrel band screw is a replacement. The forearm is in good condition with no cracks or splits and fits well. The buttstock is in very good shape but does not fit well around the receiver and tang. The bore is described as fair, rated about 7. The supplied description identifies the carbine as an antique and notes a Cody letter; the supplied Cody records document is included as a gallery image.