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Model 1866

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First style has both Henry and King patent dates stamped on barrel. Flat-loading port cover and two-screw upper tang. Perhaps most distinctive feature of First Model is rapid drop at top rear of receiver near hammer. Often referred to as 'Henry Drop', a reference to same receiver drop found on Henry rifle. First Models will be seen up through 15000 serial number range.

Second style differs from the first most noticeably in its single-screw upper tang and a flare at the front of receiver to meet the forearm. Second Model also has a more gradual drop at rear of the receiver than First Model. Second style Model 1866 appears through serial number 25000.

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Third style's most noticeable characteristic is more moderately curved receiver shape at rear of frame. Serial number now stamped in block numerals behind trigger, thus allowing numbers to be seen for the first time without removing stock. Barrel marking stamped with Winchester address. Third Model found between serial numbers 25000 and 149000. For the first time, musket version was produced in this serial-number range.

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Fourth style has even less pronounced drop at top rear of frame. Serial number stamped in script on lower tang under lever. Fourth Model seen between serial number 149000 and 170100. Late guns having iron buttplate instead of brass.

The Winchester Model 1906 was a .22 caliber slide-action takedown rifle manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1906-1932 with a total production of 729,305 built.

History[edit]

The Winchester Model 1906 was designed as a more inexpensive companion to the popular Model 1890, the main differences being the 1906's flat shotgun-style butt plate and rounded barrel, as opposed to the 1890s crescent butt plate and octagon barrel. When the Model 1906 first became available, it was chambered exclusively for the .22 Short cartridge, however this was modified after serial number 113,000 (in the second year of production, 1908) when it was made to cycle .22 Long and .22 Long Rifle interchangeably in order to ensure the rifle's continued popularity.^[2] There were three different variants produced by Winchester; the .22 Short Model, the Standard Model, and the Expert Model.^[3] The .22 Short Model was made until 1908, when the caliber modification came about. It was distinguishable by its flat, plain slide grip. The Standard Model was introduced after the 1908 change, and featured a grooved slide grip, while the Expert Model, the deluxe version produced from 1918 to 1924, had a plain fluted slide grip and a pistol gripped stock. The Expert Model was a favorite of Theodore Roosevelt's children and cousins.^[4] Although production ended officially in 1932, a small number of Model 1906 rifles were built out of spare parts left in the factory until 1936. The last known serial number is 847,997, which does not match the number of rifles sold. This is attributed to the fact that large blocks of serial numbers were skipped during production.^[5]

References[edit]

1. ^Henshaw, Thomas (1993). The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992. Winchester Press. p. 63. ISBN0-8329-0503-8.
2. ^http://www.homesteadfirearms.com
3. ^Weaponeer.net
4. ^Treasures of the NRA National Firearms Museum, page 66
5. ^Weaponeer.net

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