1866 44-40 Win Lever Action Short Rifle
1866 44-40 Win Lever Action Short Rifle
During the last quarter of the 19th century, as the industrial revolution was flourishing, a great deal of experimentation occurred. The firearm industry was as big a player in this as anybody. Winchester’s Model 1873 rifle had virtually set the American West on fire; its .44-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) was the go-to cartridge of the day. Then, as now, there were always a few who sought minimization—a way to use less resources to achieve a similar end.
In 1874, Winchester reduced the neck of the .44-40 to accommodate a .40-cal. (.401″) bullet. Someone must have thought that “.40-40” didn’t have much of a marketing ring to it, so they looked at the bore diameter, .394″. Apparently, that didn’t have the “zing” they wanted either, so they came up with .38-40 WCF. As it did with the .44-40 WCF, Colt would chamber its Single Action Army (SAA) for the smaller bore some four years later.
In 1882, Winchester once again pared down its cartridge to .32 cal. (.3125″), reduced the charge of black powder to 20 grains and called it the .32-20 WCF. Originally touted as a combination cartridge suitable for varmints, small game and deer, the deer component was fairly quickly dismissed, save for shots less than 100 yards in the neck or head.
How much is a 1866 Winchester worth?between $10,000-$30,000The Model 1866 Winchester carbine is an improvement over the Henry Rifle, and depending on each model’s release year and its condition, they can sell for anywhere between $10,000-$30,000.
Does Winchester still make the 1866?Model 1866 lever-action was the very first rifle to wear the Winchester® brand. Its bright brass receiver was the basis for the nickname of “Yellow Boy.” This legendary rifle is now available from Winchester® Repeating Arms in a new Grade I Short Rifle.
Are old Winchester rifles worth anything?High-quality authentic models of this rifle can sell for anywhere between $10,000-$500,000 depending on the year they were produced, their provenance, and their condition.
What caliber was the Winchester 1866?However, one feature that can be found in nearly all Winchester 1866 models is the caliber: .44 Henry rim fire. A few late production Winchester 1866 rifles were configured to fire . 44 Henry center fire, and period conversions may have been performed to fire
What is the most sought after Winchester rifle? The Winchester Model 1894 rifle (also known as the Winchester 94 or Model 94) is a lever-action repeating rifle that became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time.
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