A Winchester Model 1866 Musket

dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, rifled, 27', 44 Rimfire cal. barrel, with Winchester company New Haven address, 'KING'S IMPROVEMENT' and patents. Foresight, foldaway and adjustable rear sight. Visible groove, clean bore. Brass frame, the upper tang with single screw. Working mechanics. Serial number '13xxx' on the inside of the lower tang, together with a cross mark. Smooth, walnut fore-end. Smooth, walnut butt with partially legible matching serial number. Brass butt plate without loading gate. Rebluing and restorations. length 117,4 cm.