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July 27, 2020
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With the serial number of the second model 1866 musket 44 rimfire 32xxx, this puts this rifle mfg in 1870. This rifle does not have the bayonet attachment. It is in exceptionally good condition. Am I correct reading Madis book that there are no records or letter available on this from Cody?
The only other exterior marking on this I can see beside the SN is a horizontal B right after the SN and a possible V on the lower tang (very small). I understand many of these muskets went to foreign countries.
What have I got?
Scott
May 2, 2009
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Scott,
Picture will help us tell what you have.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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July 27, 2020
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I’m getting pics now. It appears since this is a half cock it’s a third model.
December 21, 2006
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Not many ’66’s have a bayonet attachment for the saber bayonet, most used the Springfield style triangular bayonet that fit over the front sight. I have ’66 musket ser#23346, which doesn’t have a bayonet lug either. My ’73 musket #426480 does have the lug and sabre bayonet
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May 2, 2009
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Scott,
Here are the pictures. It looks like a honest 66 musket that would of had a angular bayonet with it. A few minor issues with the wood split and themagazine cap screwed in too far.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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November 2, 2009
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Very nice musket, Gary. With brass carbine buttplate to boot.
July 27, 2020
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There is a box full of bayonets and I’m sure one of them goes to every Winchester my dad had. I’ll check the book to see what it looked like for the 66 musket. I’ve got a 73 Musket and a 76 saddle ring musket as well.
Thanks for posting the pics for me Bob!
Scott
May 2, 2009
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Scott,
The 66 and 73 bayonet will look the same just that the 66 is a little smaller.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
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