Sale 1987
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$200 – $400
Frame dimensions 19.75" by 12.75", document dimensions nominally 18.25" by 11.5". Advertisement entitled "THE/Winchester Repeating Rifle" in two lines, followed by images of a Winchester Model 1866 Rifle and a Model 1866 Carbine, listing the calibers as "W 47-100" and "H 44-100". The full page ad goes on to laud the fact that "This splendid weapon is a great improvement on the celebrated Henry Rifle." The bottom of the ad provides the pricing for the guns and their accessories. On the rear of the frame, written in pencil it reads: "Received at Winchester / Gun Museum June 1942."
The Collection of Larry Ness
Good. Printing is clear and bold and fully legible. Paper has toned towards taupe and shows scattered discoloration form apparent mildew and mold. Frame somewhat loose and showing some alligatoring to the finish on the wood.
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Tim Carey
Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Arms, Armor and Militaria