HELP- Lever action identification

[edzz]

Its actually pretty simple if it was a Winchester it would clearly say so on the Tang. I have never seen a Winchester so worn as to loose its trademark and model.

Unless it was built for special CIA operations...


Sorry couldn't help myself, day 4 of the chi flu...

 

[BillM]

It's a replica 1866 Winchester saddle ring carbine. First clue that it's not real is
the non brass receiver. Winchester never made a steel receiver '66. There were
a few copies made in Belgium and elsewhere, but even they were brass (actually
a bronze alloy). Suspect it might be this one:

Replica Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine, Antique Gray

The Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine was a legend of the Old West, and our replica carries on the fine tradition.This unique replica rifle has an antiqued gray finish reminiscent of tarnished nickel, and looks like it just came inside after a long ride.The lever action works just like the...

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