“Western Heritage” Winchester 1866 Lever Gun

By Robert Farago

GunBroker.com is tooting its horn leading up to the 2016 SHOT Show. The eBay of firearms fired off a couple of press releases on high end rifles up for auction. After contemplating the great Otto Carter’s work, I’ve begun to look at engraved guns in a new light. This piece — has special appeal. Because lever guns. Because Texas. I would prefer an older gun or a more modern theme, but . . . that gun would look mighty fine on my wall. The current bid is around $15k. When I finish this post I’ll go check my sofa for loose change. Full press release after jump . . .

USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Before the doors to the 2016 Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) have even opened, bidding on a special SHOT Show Auction edition of the 150th Anniversary Winchester Model 1866 is approaching $15,000.00 on www.GunBroker.com.

The “One of One” Western Heritage edition of the re-introduced Model 1866, featuring Serial Number 1WIN662016, is available for bidding on GunBroker.com. As of Wednesday afternoon, January 13, bidding had soared to $14,450.00.

The special rifle features intricate hand engraving from forearm to butt plate by the artisans at …Read the Rest

Source:: Truth About Guns