Model 1866 Repeating Rifle

"Certainly the introduction of repeating guns into the army will involve a change of the Manual of Arms. Probably it will modify the art of war; possibly it may revolutionize the whole science of war."

- letter from Oliver F. Winchester during the Civil War

A number of improvements to the Henry repeating rifle resulted in the introduction of the Model 1866 in the spring of 1867. A total of just over 170,000 rifles were produced before being discontinued in 1898. The Model ' 66 was available in rifle, carbine, and musket varieties. Like its predecessor the Henry, it was chambered for 44 rimfire cartridges. All PGW 1866 stocks are drilled for the cleaning rod.

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1866 Straight Grip/Crescent Style Buttstock
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Winchester 1866 ST/CR
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1866 Rifle Forearm
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Winchester 66 Round & Oct
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These classic rifles were furnished with either round or octagonal barrels. Please select the proper style at right.

1866 Carbine Buttstock
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Winchester 1866 Carbine
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Original issue-style carbine buttstock.

1866 Carbine Forearm
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Winchester 66 Carbine Fore
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1866 carbines have round barrels, twenty inches in length. Carbine forearms are held in place by a barrel band, which encircles the barrel and forearm, rather than a metal cap on the end of the forearm.

PGW Classic Oil Finish
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An authentic early original type oil finish.

Formulated to closely match the appearance of early original Winchester oil finishes. Very easily applied. Two ounce bottle will finish 6-8 sets of stocks.

Stock Finishing Kits
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Convenient kits for fitting and finishing stocks.