Winchester Model 1866 Yellow Boy .44 "Twin" Caliber SRC Saddle Ring Carbine Rifle S/N 149709xx
Guns International #: 103206386 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1866 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

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Seller: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms
Company: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms
Member Since: 5/22/07
State: Missouri
Zip: 65721
Country: United States
Phone: (417) 581-4570
Fax: (417) 581-1873
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check,Money Order

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Description:
Winchester Model 1866 Yellow Boy SRC Rifle
  • .44 Twin caliber (to use both original 44 Henry ammo and the newer .44 centerfire of the time)
  • Made in 1878
  • Saddle ring carbine
  • Very early Fourth model (s/n range 149,000 - 170,101)
  • 20" barrel
  • Serial number is in script style on lower tang
  • Bore has good lands and grooves left
  • Improved frame
  • Has one barrel band on forend
  • Front sight is a raised blade integral to the barrel band
  • Rear notch adjustable ladder sight
  • Receiver is a pleasing aged mustard and in very good condition with hardly no marks at all
  • All screw threads are nice and clean
  • Action is very smooth
  • Forend and butt stock in very good condition with minimal marks and finish still remaining
  • Has a trap door butt plate
  • Straight stock
  • Barrel is stamped very legibly "Winchester Repeating Arms, New Haven CT, Kings Improvement Patent March 29, 1866, Oct 16, 1860
  • Barrel and barrel bands bluing is plum brown and silvered out 
  • Overall would be a fine addition to an advanced collector
  • Serial number 149709xx


Price: $8,949.00

Antique: Yes