Older Gun With Newer Ammo: A Centerfire Winchester 1866
This video explores the Winchester 1866 rifle, a firearm originally chambered for the .44 Henry rimfire cartridge. It details how the rifle continued to be produced and sold even as centerfire ammunition became dominant. The content highlights the mechanical modifications required to convert the 1866 to fire centerfire ammunition, including replacing firing pins and altering the bolt face. It also provides specific serial number ranges and historical sales data, such as a notable order for 1,020 rifles to Brazil in 1891, to help identify factory centerfire conversions.













