The engraved Winchester 1866 musket is a used rifle chambered in 44 rimfire, with a 27-inch barrel and a serial number the supplier dates to 1872. The receiver and side plates carry engraving, including cross hatching, scrolls inside a border and high-relief chiseling at the top of the frame. The butt plate is also engraved with cross hatching. The barrel keeps about 75 to 80 percent of its original mottled blue, and all markings are described as perfectly legible.

This rifle suits a collector of vintage Winchester long guns who values period engraving and original finish. The supplier notes that the stock was refinished during its period of use with a lighter stain and varnish, so the wood reads differently from the factory original. Because the rifle is listed as used, check the photos and the description before you buy, and note that the supplier calls the engraving period work of superb quality.

Key features

• Used Winchester Model 1866
• 44 rimfire, 27-inch barrel
• Engraved receiver, side plates and butt plate
• Barrel keeps 75-80% original mottled blue
• Stock refinished during period of use

This rifle ships to a licensed FFL dealer you choose, where you complete Form 4473 and pass the background check.