Winchester

Winchester Model 1866 Yellow Boy SRC Rifle

• .44-40 / .44 Henry dual caliber (as denoted by firing pin)
• The first rifle to bear the Winchester name and a direct decedent of the Henry rifle
• The 1866 made improvements on the 1860 Henry rifle that was first used in the American Civil War
• Approximately 170,100 model 1866 rifles, muskets, and carbines were made
• Made in 1877
• This model played a significant role in the westward expansion of the United States
• This rifle was know for it's quick loading and easy shooting for its time
• Production ran from 1866-1898
• It was a popular firearm choice for cowboys, lawmen, outlaws, and settlers
• Its design served as the foundation for the later even more popular model 1873
• This particular model sports a nice mustard color patina on its receiver, action, and tang
• The action is very nice and smooth
• It has a 20" barrel that has good lands and grooves remaining with a shiny bore
• The forearm and straight grip butt stock fit to action and tang flush and good with no wood missing but does exhibit the expected marks, impacts, and dings of a rifle from this era
• All screws are present and not burred
• Butt stock has a loading door for a cleaning rod
• Barrel, magazine tube, lever, and hammer all exhibit a plum brown finish
• Front sight is the early barrel mag tube pinch sight
• Rear sight has a dovetail groove with flip up peep sight
• In all, a very good example of a 1866 from this era and one that would be suitable for any collection
• The barrel address is very clear and legible
• Serial number 153858xx