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oletrapper
I just acquired from my 80 year old uncle an "original" octagon barrel Winchester lever action rifle. The markings on the top of the barrel read "Winchester's repeating arms New Haven, CT__" the rest of the letters or numbers are unreadable. It is also dated October 16, 1860 it may also have 1866 on it, other words/numbers are also unreadable. It has a 24' barrel, flip site, mostly brass except for the barrel, lever, hammer and the trigger.

My uncle got this gun at the age of 11, while playing hide-and-seek in a bamboo patch in Hawaii, it was found wrapped in a burlap bag.

I would just like to find out more information about this rifle, and is curious of what its value might be. Thankyou
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  • oletrapper
    I recently purchased an M1 carbine from a local sporting goods store. I was wondering how I would go about finding out the history of this gun. It appears to be vintage as there is a lot of wear that is evident, but the serial number stamped into the butt stock matches the one on the action. It also has some numbers painted on the stock and an "item number" kind of metal plate screwed into the buttstock. On the box it came in it says "Inland Division M1 carbines 30 cal s/a"
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  • perry shooter
    Hello Before LL BEAN went YUPPIE they were a sporting goods store and sold guns that were made to their spec's just like Abercrombie & Fitch DID. Stores like Cabela's does the same thing today. I suggest you contact LL BEAN for information NOT THE ORDER DEPT . ask for the oldest person they have HE MIGHT REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
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  • oletrapper
    Thanks Perry, I have done that and am waiting for a response from them. This gun has a history and just trying to find out a little about it. Excellent condition for its age. Thanks again, OT
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