A original Winchester model 1866 fourth model carbine will bring between 3,000-8,000 for a rifle in below average condition,8,000-20,000 for a average condition rifle,and 20,000-35,000 dollars for a above average condition rifle.I would very seriously consider having a member of the Winchester collectors assoc.evaluate and appraise this rifles value.
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Winchester began in New Haven Conn. in 1866.
Winchester Repeating Arms Company was created in 1866.
There were three different Winchester lever-action Models with the 1866 patent... the Model 1866, the Model 1873, and the Model 1876. The 1866 patent date refers to King's patent for the side loading gate mechanism.
The first model of the Winchester rifle was the Winchester Model 1866, and as it's name implies it was released in 1866. It became quite popular and became the starting point for a successful line of firearms.
Materials and designs.
The 1866 Winchester lever action appraisal value is dependent on condition and history. An NRA 'Excellent' rating for the Model 1866 can draw upwards of 17,000$ signifying a large range in values for this lever gun.
Oliver F. Winchester founded the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in New Haven, Connecticut in 1866.
Without specifics, you could be in the 100-10000 USD range.
Sometime between 1866 and this morning. The Winchester company started making rifles then, and still does so.