Guns International #: 101302866
Seller's Inventory #: 190088

Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 1866 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

Category
Winchester Rifles - Model 1866
Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

Antique Winchester YELLOWBOY Model 1866 Rifle Iconic WILD WEST Relic

Description:
Antique Winchester YELLOWBOY Model 1866 Rifle

Iconic WILD WEST Relic

Here we present an antique Winchester Model 1866 “Yellowboy” Carbine, manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut. 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 Yellowboy, due to its brass frame and hardware, this was the first Winchester lever action rifle. It remains absolutely iconic 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. The 1866 appeared in three forms for the mass market. They were the carbine, rifle, and the musket. The carbine, as is this rifle, made up 127,000 of the guns produced, making it by far the most popular.

This rifle looks as though it has been through the ringer and has various repairs and modifications throughout. There are no legible markings left on the gun. The iron parts have a dark patina while the brass is fairly bright. The stock is in poor shape. The bore is dark with thin rifling. The action is functional, though not perfect. Nevertheless, this thing would probably have some stories to tell if it could and it is a very affordable example of a Winchester 1866!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 19-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .44 Centerfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2350

#190088

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Antique: Yes