2327 UBERTI / TAYLORS & CO. MODEL 1866 SPORTING LEVER

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This item SOLD at 2025 Apr 01 @ 13:16UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 800.00 USD
ACTION RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45 Colt. S# W28680. Bbl. 24 1/4". Model 1866 Sporting lever action rifle mfg. in Italy by Uberti and imported/retailed by Taylors & Co. Top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "TAYLORS & CO. WINCHESTER VA/ A.UBERTI MADE IN ITALY", with "45 COLT" marked towards the breech. Upper receiver tang is marked "MOD. 66 SPORTING RIFLE", with the S# marked on the underside. Brass receiver, elevator, forend nose cap, and buttplate, with blued bbl., mag. tube, and screws. Case color hardened lever and hammer. Plain wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Blade front sight, with semi-buckhorn square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes overall. Brass components shows some light superficial handling marks, with scattered spots of age related discoloration. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is very good, showing a few light superficial handling marks overall. Box exhibits exterior wear and a few tears, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of George Staden S&W Member #3451. (25-195/MLW). MODERN. $500-800.