Winchester 1866 Musket Chilean Police Marked

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Non-restricted Item #C1332

Winchester 1866 Musket Chilean Police Marked

  • Licensing Category: Non-restricted
  • Maker: Winchester
  • Model: 1866
  • Caliber/Gauge: .44-40

  • Description:

    Winchester 1866 musket SN 94064 built in 1872.  This musket is best described as a representative but interesting example.  This butt shows the traces of a marking star over MP indicating Chilean Mounted Police issue.  This musket shows evidence of hard usage and the addition of replacement parts.  All of the main components appear to be original.  This includsd the barrel, mag receiver and wood.  The bore rates as overall corroded with trace rifling.  The bolt shows converstion to centerfire 44 caliber.  Parts such as the lever, rear sight and hammer appear be replacements.  Despite the above this item is an example of the 1866 musket which saw very hard usage as did the majority of the 1866 muskets.  These rifles are not that common on the Canadian market.  This item is being sold on behalf of a collector who purchased this piece a number of years ago.  As with an item of this nature we cannot suggest or advise as to shooting an item of this nature.  A good and scarce Wincester example.