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
Determined at checkout.
