The Winchester Model 1866, an evolution of the Henry Repeating Rifle, introduced the crucial King's patent loading gate, solving the Henry's reloading and dirt ingress issues. Oliver Winchester's business acumen led to control of the company, while B. Tyler Henry provided the inventive genius. The 1866 featured design improvements like a fully enclosed magazine and wooden handguard, and despite limited US military adoption, it achieved significant foreign sales, particularly to Turkey.
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