Posted December 20, 2016 1:06 pm by Comments

By Jenn Jacques

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Are you still searching for the perfect Christmas gift for the gun enthusiast on your list who seems to have everything?

Well, search no more.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the last available Winchester 150th anniversary bullet board, and to some, the most coveted of the five bullet boards made available in 2016.

The Winchester Model 1866 “Yellow Boy”, made in 1871 and chambered for the original 44 Henry Rimfire cartridge, will go to the highest bidder, with the auction closing at 11pm central on December 24, 2016.

Proceeds from the auction of this historic piece of Winchester history will benefit Folds of Honor in support of their mission to provide educational scholarships to the children and spouses of those fallen or disabled while serving our nation.

To date, four Winchester 150th Anniversary bullet boards have achieved more than $100,000 in 2016, with bids ranging from $6,500 to over $55,000. The Winchester Model 1866 bullet board, (1866, the year in which the Winchester brand was established) is the most valued of the five custom built boards in 2016, and was purposely made available as the final commemorative piece of art to round out the 150th anniversary celebration.

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Source:: Bearing Arms

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