This is famous for its rugged construction and lever-action breech mechanism which allows the rifleman to fire a number of shots before having to reload and hence the term, "repeating rifle"
Overall Length: 37"; weight - 8lbs 6oz;
The 1866 was only available in .44 caliber rimfire cartridge at first, and the more modern centerfire cartridges were added to the production line later.
Its tubular magazine was located underneath the barrel. This non-firing version clearly demonstrates the workings of the lever-action loading system.
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