Fall 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2023
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
SCARCE WINCHESTER 1866 SECOND MODEL 44 RUSSIAN LEVER ACTION SRC
01-23946
Cal. 44 Russian
S# 22531
In 1869 & 1870, Smith & Wesson filled a contract w/ Russia for revolvers in 44 S&W Russian cal. Case dimensions were length .960, rim diameter .520 & base diameter .460. Winchester & other companies were also pursuing possible Russian contracts & testing the 44 Russian cartridge.
Bbl. 20″ carbine style w/ 2 line marking “HENRY’S PATENT-OCT.16,1860 / KING’S PATENT-MARCH 29,1866”. Cal. marking between receiver & rear sight is “44 RUSS.”. Mag. band mounted blade front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Brass action w/ case colored hammer & lever having staple fastened saddle ring on left side. Replacement band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock having crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1869.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
