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so why is the 66 carbine so cheap? would this be a mistake in purchasing?
What say ye experts?
November 7, 2015
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I’m no expert but it seems to be priced in line with the 4th Edition Red Book. I think I grade a little low so you may be right.
Manny,
While I do not believe that it is significantly overpriced, it is certainly not a collector grade Model 1866. The bronze has been cleaned with something abrasive, and the stocks have been sanded and refinished. The butt stock may not even be original to the rest of the gun, as it fits up to the receiver frame very poorly (way undersized).
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
November 7, 2015
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Had issues with the butt stock as well, fitting around the tang caught my eye pretty quickly. I’ve fondled less than a dozen 1866’s so can’t say much. I couldn’t pay that much for it because I can’t shoot it and most collectors won’t want it.
I was more amazed at the price and it not being sold yet….any other 66 carbine I see at least 4500 to 5000..in worse condition. On a side note, I finally added a 16″ 73 short rifle to my collection!
November 7, 2015
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Congrats on the ’73!
In all honesty if I was looking to add a 66 to my collection it would likely be a gun like this one
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While still very new at this I was pleased that as a result of receiving so much help from members here I was able to quickly identify a couple reasons for the lower price.
mjuarez, good score on the 73. I’d like to have a 73 or 86 short rifle in my collection at some point.
Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886
Thanks Kevin…i befriended an ederly man at a local gun show about 8 years ago….he is slowly selling off some of his collection. He actually has a couple of guns on loan in cody…he has a 65 that i am looking purchasing from him…if Bob is reading this, if you could post one of the pics i sent you i would appreciate it
Manuel,
I assume you wanted this one.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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mjuarez0829 said
That’d be the one!Thanks Bob!
Good looking short rifle Manuel.
Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886
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