Winchester Rifle, Model 1866, Yellow Boy – Factory-engraved & Provenance

WINCHESTER RIFLE, Model 1866, YELLOW BOY – FACTORY-ENGRAVED & PROVENANCE
United States, manufactured in 1870
Steel, brass, and wood.
Overall length: 112 – Barrel length: 60 cm (24”) – Cal. 44RF

Round barrel, rifled; with front sight and adjustable rear sight; marked on the top: WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED 20 MARCH 1866 OCTOBER 16 1860.
Brass breechblock, engraved with scrolls on both sides, bearing the emblem of Mexico and the saddle ring on the left side; breech tail numbered 36130 within an engraved banner. Dust cap missing.
Iron fittings; brass butt plate with a hinged cover, engraved to match.
Varnished walnut stock.

Good overall condition. Beautiful patina on the wood.

Formerly in the Stanley R. Andrus collection.
This Winchester is featured on page 89 of the book *THE WINCHESTER BOOK 1 of 1000* by George Madis.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

This collectible firearm is classified as a Category D collectible firearm under Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code. Its purchase and possession are unrestricted. Please note that the sale of these firearms to minors is prohibited.