Manufactured in 1866, the first year of production. These Model 1866 carbines were highly valued in the American West, both for their durability and their mobile firepower. Their rate of fire was nearly unmatched when compared to other long guns of the period. The 1866 is often cited as one of the "guns that won the west" and was carried throughout the Western Frontier by settlers, Native Americans, outlaws, lawmen, cowboys, and ranchers. Many of the Model 1866s were later converted to centerfire to utilize more advanced cartridges; however, this example remains in its original rimfire configuration. This example has the desirable, early production, flatside receiver and loading gate, and two-line Henry and King's patent barrel address (very faint). The matching serial number is stamped on the left side of the lower tang, stock inlet, and buttplate. It is fitted with a blade front sight integral to the front barrel band, a two-leaf rear sight, and a saddle ring mounted on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). Provenance: The David L. DeLullo Jr. Collection

Good. The barrel and magazine tube have an artificially enhanced smooth brown patina and the brass having a mellow appearance, with overall evidence of having been cleaned with an abrasive material and a couple deep scratches on the left side plate. The re-varnished wood is also good with a small chip at the upper tang and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.