Chuck Ellison said
Caliber????
  

Hi Chuck, 

No "printed" caliber on the gun, but my research and visual inspection indicate it's a rimfire, and my bore swab was a .45 auto brush so .44 Henry Rimfire is my conclusion. Just don't want to put anything in the listing that isn't clearly factual and I'm not setup to measure the inside of the chamber.

Anthony said
Bill is Solid Gold to deal with in case anyone is wondering.
 
Tony
  

Tony,

I second that. Bill is a good guy.

Al

Tony

Boy Scout with serial numbers 1000 or under

All Eagle Scout Rifles

and of course if you have matching set would pay top dollar

also the rifle rack wall mount and it the scabbard 

thank you

Randy

PM or text 814-494-0359

email randyeverettnew@yahoo.com

1892 Src 44-40, button mag, ramped front sight. New price 2150 shipped to conus.

PM me if interested….. 

thanks

You are absolutely correct! The good news is that he has acknowledged that information and is not trying to pass this off as an original Nimschke. 

"This rifle is **not represented as documented L.D. Nimschke work** and is not priced as an authenticated Nimschke-signed firearm".

For him to come here and ask advice, then take that advice and advertise this here as a "Copy",(we could argue on my wording), to me shows upstanding character.

Tony

Zebulon said
Do we know this seller?
  

I believe the current owner brought this rifle forward before.  He inherited it if I recall.  Originally, I think he had wondered if the engraving was original LDN and we were able to help him clarify it wasn't.

Bob

I am offering a Winchester Model 1866 rifle, serial number 117528, with 24" octagon barrel, full magazine, highly figured deluxe-style walnut, and extensive Nimschke-style / New York-style scroll engraving with an LDN-type mark.

This rifle is **not represented as documented L.D. Nimschke work** and is not priced as an authenticated Nimschke-signed firearm. It is being offered as a very attractive, high-condition engraved 1866 with fine period-style hand engraving, strong visual presentation, and excellent wood-to-metal fit.

Seller-stated details:

* Winchester Model 1866 rifle, SN 117528
* Handbook date reference indicates 1873 production
* 24" octagon barrel, full magazine
* Barrel address and configuration appear consistent with the serial/date range
* No visible indication of barrel replacement
* Bluing is very strong overall, with natural wear/age near the last few inches toward the muzzle
* Bore shows clear rifling with mild imperfections/depressions but no obvious pitting
* Crown and front sight are intact and clean
* Highly figured deluxe-style walnut with extremely tight wood-to-metal fit
* Buttplate serial number ends in the same digits as the bottom tang serial
* Approximately 1" hairline crack at the top tang on the right side of the stock
* Extensive scroll engraving with punch-dot backgrounding and LDN-type initials
* Reportedly formerly from the Ladd Hellenbrand collection, who purchased it from Walter Earls
* Cody records reportedly do not document this serial number, which is consistent with limited surviving Model 1866 records in this range

I have put together a simple valuation/comps packet using recent actual-sale examples, including RIA, March in Montana, Poulin, and a Julia/Morphy visual reference. I am happy to send the packet and additional photos by private message or email.

**Price: $18,500 Or Best Offer.**
I will consider serious offers and may consider partial trades for fine smallbore shotguns, gold bullion, 2011-style handguns, or quality wood-stocked bolt-action rifles.

Please contact me privately if interested. Buyer and seller are responsible for complying with all applicable state and federal laws.