A. Uberti Cimarron 1866 Yellow Boy Carbine 20″ 44 SPL Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,281.00
LSB#: LSB251109RC018
Make: A. Uberti Imported by Cimarron
Model: 1866 Carbine
Serial Number: W34426
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 44 SPL
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full Length Mag Tube
Markings: The barrel is marked “Cimarron’s Repeating Arms, Fredricksburg, Texas, USA. King’s Improvement Patented March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860/ Cal 44 SP” The lower tang is marked “Cat 11711 A.Uberti, Italy” and the serial number
Barrel Length: 20 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a spring leaf V notch with an elevator.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with straight grip, straight comb, and a crescent buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is a leather buttcuff sewn on tooled with “Long Juan”. There are scattered handling marks, scratches, and handling marks. There are no visible chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued barrel & magazine tube. Brass receiver.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some fouling present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its original metal finish. There are light handling marks, scratches, and dings. There are light corrosion spots scattered over the barrel and lever. The brass receiver is tarnished and slightly darkened. Overall, this rifle rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a quarter cock safety position. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The A. Uberti Cimarron Model 1866 “Yellow Boy” Carbine is a faithful modern reproduction of one of the most recognizable lever-action rifles of the post–Civil War era. Introduced originally in 1866, the design marked Winchester’s first successful lever-action rifle and is instantly identified by its brass receiver and classic carbine proportions. This example, with its 20 inch barrel and traditional sighting arrangement, closely mirrors the handling and appearance that made the 1866 a staple of the American frontier and an enduring icon of early repeating firearms.
Chambered in .44 Special, the rifle benefits from a cartridge known for smooth feeding and mild recoil, making it well suited to the toggle-link action and enjoyable to shoot in a modern context. The bore on this example is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9.5 out of 10, with only light fouling present. The brass beaded front sight and spring leaf rear sight with elevator maintain a period-correct sight picture that complements the rifle’s historic styling.
Overall condition is good, with approximately 90 percent of the original metal finish remaining. The blued barrel and magazine tube show light handling marks and scattered corrosion spots, while the brass receiver has developed a natural tarnished patina and slight darkening consistent with age and handling. The walnut stocks show scattered handling marks but no chips or cracks and remain very good overall, enhanced by the presence of a tooled leather butt cuff marked “Long Juan.” Mechanically, the action functions correctly and retains the quarter-cock hammer safety. As a Cimarron-imported Uberti Model 1866 Carbine, this rifle offers an attractive and well-executed modern representation of a classic frontier lever action. We are no longer offering layaway. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF
