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The 1866 yellowboy rifle was a marked improvement over the henry rifle. A revolution that was sweeping the world, changing world history forever. The rifle updated to its model 1866 name after the introduction of its. Shown is the 150th anniversary model produced for the 2016 celebration. While the model 73 usually is referred to by the name the rifle that won the west the title really applies to the. Ubertis 1866 yellowboy centerfire rifles are faithful reproductions of the winchester 1866 the first true. In its 32 years of production, more than 170,000 of these. Its distinctive brass colored frame technically an early form of bronze, also called gunmetal gave rise to the nickname yellow boy. Excerpted from the gun digest book of exploded gun drawings, this pdf download offers an exploded view of uberti model 1866 yellowboy leveraction rifle firearms. Best known as the yellowboy, an affectionate moniker frontier indians gave the. Nicknamed the yellow boy because of its receiver of a bronze brass alloy. Navy arms 1866 4440 custer defeat commerative built with the tradition thumbtack decoration the is engrave with commemorate the i for sale by legendary guns on gunsamerica.

Regardless of why you need one or maybe you just want one, the cimarron firearms 1866 yellowboy pawnee carbine is an excellent addition to your collection. Very few guns in history stick out and say hey, i did something significant. These are the main facts that brought to the realization of the winchester 1866, marking the birth of one of the most influential firearms and company in history. Uberti has recreated 3 of the most popular 1866 yellowboy rifle models yellowboy carbine, with 19 inch barrel and carbinestyle brass buttplate. Aug 12, 2016 the three graces is an iconic winchester lever action as well known to gun collectors as the hope diamond is to the world at large.

The 1866 winchester yellowboy carbine was the first lever action rifle to wear the winchester brand. Tyler henry as the plant superintendent by the beginning of the. Mar 25, 2011 the 1866 yellowboy leveraction rifle was a marked improvement over the henry rifle. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Historical events in 1866 on this day today in history. Nelson king succeeded tyler henry as gun shop superintendent in late 1865 or early 1866 and his patent, numbered 55012, for a new loading system, was granted on may 22, 1866. The colt buntline 1873 singleaction target revolver has. Wives and daughters by elizabeth gaskell, the fourfifteen express by amelia b. Winchester model 1866 yellow boy internet movie firearms. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles. Verlag academic learning company llc, 1993, isbn 0832905038. This not only made the new rifle more functional but also allowed for the installation of a wooden foreend. The handy carbine version of the 1866 yellowboy was the first true cowboy leveraction rifle and was the first rifle widely carried in a cowboystyle saddle scabbard. The story of the winchester rifle begins with the model 1866 and its famous predecessor, the model 1873.

Nicknamed the yellow boy because of its receiver of a bronzebrass alloy. Features a classic riflestyle forearm with forearm cap for the legendary look and feel of the original model 1866. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. The colt buntline 1873 singleaction target revolver has become one of the icons of the old west.

Hi imho is a matter of preference since both the m66 and m73 are excellent rifles, joined sass in 1999, i own two m66s 24. Called the yellowboy by native americans because of its distinctive brass frame, the 1866 was. The 1866 winchester yellowboy pawnee pays tribute to an amazing time in our nations history, when the land was still wild, and danger was everywhere, for everyone. Only 31 of the original buntline revolvers were ever produced, and only 18 of those are around today. Tyler henrys toggle link lever action remained, as did the brass receiver, which is why the model 1866 was also called the yellow boy. Known as the yellow boy because of its brass frame, the model 1866 featured design improvements by tyler henry which allowed the gun to be loaded from. Best known as the yellowboy, an affectionate moniker frontier indians gave the repeater due to its shiny brass receiver, the model 1866 was produced by winchester until 1898. Uberti model 1866 yellowboy leveraction rifle exploded. Inside history true westerners the culture heritage travel books movies. Uberti yellowboy vs henry bigboy the leading glock forum. The story of a maiden of prague is initially published anonymously serialization in blackwoods magazine july 1866 january 1867. It was the first true cowboy leveraction rifle, and the first rifle widely carried in a cowboystyle saddle scabbard. Winchester 1866 yellow boy lever action rifle 45 colt long. Feb 23, 20 the 1866 winchester yellowboy carbine was the first lever action rifle to wear the winchester brand.

The first winchester rifle the winchester model 1866 was originally chambered for the rimfire. Cimarron firearms 1866 yellowboy pawnee carbine lever. Winchester lever action rifle chronology and history. Both the henry and winchester model 1866 yellow boy rifles found a ready market on the western frontier. It remains until today as a key example of the american industrial revolution. Cimarron 1866 yellowboy pawnee carbine lever action rifle with brass tacks 45 colt 19 round barrel nickel finish originally known as the improved henry due to its patented loading gate on the side of the frame, designed by nelson king, winchesters plant superintendent, and the addition of a wood forearm, the 1866 model was known as the. Model 1866 referred to as the improved henry, the model 1866 leveraction repeater was the first model to be called a winchester. The 1866 yellowboy is ready for cowboy action shooting competitions, hunting heavy cover or just some good ol target shooting fun. The uberti 1866 replica celebrates the 150th anniversary of the legendary winchester 1866 yellowboy rifle, the gun that won the west. Winchester 1866 yellowboy deluxe rifle 45 colt long colt.

We had a lot of fun at the rifle range with the uberti 1866 yellow boy. Cimarron 1866 yellowboy carbine lever action rifle. Each chapter includes a history of the rifles development and its intended use. Historical timeline 18661899 winchester repeating arms. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles.

What made the 73 so unique wasnt so much that it worked different than its predecessors. Those old cowboys must have worked out a lot more than us old photographers do. Winchester still hoped to crack the military market, but despite the henrys success and its popularity during the civil war, the army remained wedded to the single. What made the 73 so unique wasnt so much that it worked different than its.

All in all, the model 1866 yellowboy is a fine cowboy action rifle for shooters of any skill level. The new company also introduced a new firearm, the winchester model 1866. The 1866 winchester yellowboy carbine was the first lever action rifle to wear the. Trollope is interested in discovering whether his books sell on their own merits or as a consequence of the authors name and reputation. It has been photographed in numerous books and publications. The model 1866 is the first winchester leveraction, courtesy of oliver f. The three graces is an iconic winchester lever action as well known to gun collectors as the hope diamond is to the world at large. Since it is practically impossible to shoot an original winchester model 1866, ubertis classy replicas are definitely the way to go if you want to shoot a bit of history. With its polished brass receiver the model 1866 yellow boy leveraction rifle is the first gun to bear the winchester name. The best gun books for any gun owner gun digest store is where youll find a fantastic selection of books about concealed carry, gun values, gunsmithing, gun laws, selfdefense, gun history and more. Nicknamed the yellow boy because of its receiver of a bronzebrass alloy called gunmetal, it was famous for its rugged construction and leveraction repeating rifle mechanism that allowed the user to fire a number of shots before having to reload. Cimarron 1866 yellowboy pawnee carbine rifle lever. Ubertis 1866 yellowboy centerfire rifles are faithful reproductions of the winchester 1866 the first true cowboy lever action that was widely carried in a.

Ubertis 1866 yellowboy centerfire rifles are faithful reproductions of the winchester 1866 the first true cowboy lever action that was widely carried in a saddle scabbard on the range and on the battlefield. Learn about 87 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1866 or search by date or keyword. My only complaint about the model 1866 is the weight. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. Navy arms 1866 4440 custer loss commerative for sale. Winchester 1866 yellow boy lever action rifle 45 colt. With round sighted russet barrel retained by two barrel bands and stamped with makers details. Sep 12, 2016 oliver winchester renamed the company winchester repeating arms and the winchester 1866 soon received his famous nickname yellow boy after the color of the receiver. Famously known as the yellowboy due to its shiny brass frame. Yellowboy short rifle, with 20 inch barrel, brass forend nose cap and solid brass crescent buttplate.

It had features that would reappear on every subsequent winchester lever action. Buffalo arms is closed on the following holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families. Lets go through the main events that brought to its development. With round sighted russet barrel retained by two barrel bands and stamped with makers details and patent dates in front of the block backsight, tubular magazine beneath, brass action minor bruising and elevatorblock, russet. Cimarron 1866 yellowboy pawnee carbine lever action rifle with brass tacks 45 colt 19 round barrel nickel finish originally known as the improved henry due to its patented loading. I am beginning to think about purchasing a rifle for cowboy action shooting and have narrowed to field to the uberti winchester 1866 yellow boy and the uberti winchester 1873, probably. This remarkable rifle starts with walnut straight grip stock with a satin oil finish that s velvet smooth to the.

It had features that would reappear on every subsequent winchester lever action rifle of the. I used to have an 1860 henry, 1866 winchester and 1873 winchester but wound up selling the henry and 1866. Winchester model 1866 short rifle lever action rifle a real working rifle, not just for show. The first winchester rifle the winchester model 1866 was originally. The winchester model 1866, often called the yellowboy because of its distinctive brass receiver was a refinement of the earlier henry togglelinkage action, but included several important improvements developed by nelson king, the winchester factory manager. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It was the first true cowboy leveraction rifle, and the first rifle widely carried in a cowboystyle saddle. Cimarron firearms 1866 yellowboy pawnee carbine lever action. This is the first book in the winchester lever action repeating firearms. The 1866 yellowboy leveraction rifle was a marked improvement over the henry rifle.

The casebook of sherlock holmes, seen in gibsons guns collection. Navy arms 1866 4440 custer defeat commerative built with the tradition thumbtack decoration the is engrave with commemorate the i for sale by legendary guns on gunsamerica 900056208. Winchester model 1866 lever action rifle nra museums. Choose from traditional field sights or adjustable target sights. The 1894 marlin the preremlin guns are still an excellent working gun and the rossi rifles both my 1892 rifle and carbine are preidiot button designs are still a great deal for the money. Exquisite embellishing has a long history with winchester repeating arms, starting with the original model 1866 yellow boy. Winchester model 1866 short rifle lever action rifle. The winchester model 1866 epitomizes the winning of the american west. Winchester 1866 yellowboy deluxe rifle 45 colt long colt 24. Winchester model 1866 yellowboy this is the first levergun to bear the winchester name.

May 15, 2012 best known as the yellowboy, an affectionate moniker frontier indians gave the repeater due to its shiny brass receiver, the model 1866 was produced by winchester until 1898. While the 1860 henry may be the rifle that started it all, it was the next version, the 1866 winchester that takes the credit for the first true lever action saddle gun. Yellowboy rifle, with 2414 inch barrel, brass forend nose cap and solid brass crescent buttplate. On may 22, 1866, oliver winchester establishes the winchester repeating arms company to build the finest guns and ammunition possible. Jan 16, 2012 my only complaint about the model 1866 is the weight. French military rifles, 1866 2016 is a reference guide. T are a number of replicas of this famous rifle out t but none finer than this one. This beautiful old rifle weighs in at a little over 8 lbs versus just over 5 lbs for my rossi model 92. The action isnt unlike the winchester 1866 yellowboy, which isnt that unlike the henry rifle before it. Illustration courtesy of winchester repeating arms. Tyler henry and nelson king, is a real pleasure to use. This uberti made replica gives you the opportunity to recreate history.

Cimarron 1866 yellowboy pawnee carbine rifle lever action. Native americans called it yellow boy, because of the frame. This is the winchester yellow boy deluxe, a special deluxe version of the real original winchester. Recommendation on winchester 1866 yellow boy vs 1873 the.