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Winchester 1866 “Yellow Boy” MUSKET .44 Cal
Guns International #: 102228884 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1866 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: mrnouveau
Company: The Bunker
Member Since: 10/2/12
First Name: Rick
Last Name: Jones
State: Tennessee
Zip: 38501
Country: United States
Phone: (931) 303-6739
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 33
Total Number of Listings: 142
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted:
About Us: We are positioned at the center of the East side of the Court House square in Cookeville TN 6 South Washington Avenue. "The Bunker" is located in Jones Antiques and has become the primary focus as we specialize in WWI & WWII Militaria, Civil War and Pre-Civil, War memorabilia. We have had amazing success in sales through "GUNS INTERNATIONAL". This is the only site we use for Internet sales and highly recommend these associates. We as sellers have choices, and for our money there is none better that "GUNS INTERNATIONAL".
Description:
Here we present an antique Winchester Model 1866 “Yellow Boy” Musket, manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut in 1869. After the close of the American Civil War, the New Haven Arms Company became the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. One of its first orders of business was in revising and improving the Henry Rifle, which proved revolutionary to understate it. A new rifle was envisioned and became the lever-action repeating Winchester Model 1866. Known as the Yellow Boy, due to its brass frame and hardware, this was the first Winchester lever action rifle. It remains iconic epitome as the “gun that won the West”, being used by pioneers, Native Americans, cowboys, lawmen, and ne’er-do-wells alike. It is the cornerstone for many a historical collection. It was revolutionary for its time, though it was based on the Henry Rifle that saw limited use during the American Civil War. Winchester improved upon the weaknesses of that design to make a very reliable, sturdy, and accurate rifle with a high volume of fire. The magazine tube became totally enclosed from the elements and the frame-mounted loading gate was introduced, allowing quick reloads and the ability to top off the magazine. The Model 1866 proved an immediate success for Winchester, with around 170,000 guns going on to be manufactured. The1866 appeared in three forms for the mass market. They were the carbine, rifle, and the musket. The musket, as is this rifle, made up only 15,000 of the guns produced, making it by far the scarcest. These were made specifically for military and militia contracts, featuring the longer barrel which was the doctrine of the time, as well as a higher magazine capacity of 17 rounds of .44 Henry. This is a properly executed refurbishment of the highest level comparable to a Turnbull restoration. The gun has been professionally restored to its original beauty like a fine automobile restoration. This is what the musket would have looked like when the military procured it in 1870 when it was originally produced. An absolute centerpiece for the advanced collector. For payment we will accept personal checks, money orders, certified check or cashiers’ check, all major credit cards. Credit cards are acceptable with a 4% up-charge for processing. Personal checks require 8 business days to clear the bank, all other forms of payment receive same day as received shipment. Shipping and full coverage insurance is $125. You are responsible for any state and local laws. By purchase of this item, you release the seller from any liability that may arise due to use or misuse of this firearm. If you are in the Middle Tennessee area, please visit us at “The Bunker” in Cookeville TN. We are located at 6 South Washington Avenue on the Courthouse Square in the basement of Jones Antiques, open Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Thanks for looking and if you have any questions give us a call or text 931-303-6739.
Price: $12,500.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44 Henry
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1866
Serial Number: 32191
Bore: Perfect
Condition: Minty
Metal Condition: Minty
Wood Condition: Mintry
Bore Condition: Excellent Mirror Bore
Action: Lever
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Brass
Finish: Brass & Blued
Sights: Adjustable Rear
Manufacture Date: 1869