Reproduction 1866 Winchester "yellow Boy" Rifle Western Cowboy Prop Gun Replica For Sale

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Developed from the Henry rifle, the 1866 Winchester lever-action repeater has passed into legend as "The Gun That Won The West". Its distinctive brass frame gave rise to the nickname "Yellow Boy", which was coined by Indian tribes. During its production run, from 1866 to 1898, about 170,000 pieces were made in Winchesters Connecticut factory. The gun fired a .44 caliber rimfire round from the tubular magazine located underneath the barrel. This classic Old West rifle features working lever action, engraved brass receiver and heavy octagonal barrel. Complete with wood stock & saddle ring. A classic display piece for your office or home. Popular prop item for wild west theatrical presentations and re-enactments. This non-firing version clearly demonstrates the workings of the lever-action loading system. A welcome addition to any collectors display.

The original Winchester rifle - the Winchester Model 1866 - was famous for its rugged construction and lever-action mechanism that allowed the rifleman to fire a number of shots before having to reload: hence the term "repeating rifle." Nelson King's new improved patent remedied flaws in the Henry rifle by incorporating a loading gate on the side of the frame and integrating a round sealed magazine which was covered by a fore stock. Originally chambered in the rimfire .44 Henry, the Model 1866 was nicknamed the "Yellow Boy" because of its receiver of a bronze alloy called gunmetal.

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On Feb-25-13 at 09:46:16 PST, seller added the following information:

NOTE:
A KIND MEMBER CONTACTED ME TO SAY THAT THIS IS ACTUALLY A 1873...NOT A 1866.
I AM NOT A COLLECTOR AND DID MY BEST TO IDENTIFY ON THE INTERNET AND USED A STOCK DESCRIPTION.
PLEASE BE ADVISED YOU ARE offerDING ON A
1873 NOT A 1866.THANK YOU VERY MUCH. IF YOU HAVE offer AND NEED TO RETRACT YOUR offer PLEASE DO SO.

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