Uberti 1866 Carbine Mod.66 Yellow Boy Saddle Ring 38 SPL Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $855
WOA: WY240326JS007
Make: A. Uberti
Model: 1866 Carbine 19” .38 SPL Yellow Boy
Serial Number: 94748
Year of Manufacture: Modern, 1990’s
Caliber: .38 SPL
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full Length Mag Tube
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “TAYLOR’S & CO. WINCHESTER VA / A. UBERTI MADE IN ITALY” and “CAL. 38 SP.” near the receiver. The bottom of the receiver rear of the lifter is marked with two proof marks. The upper tang is marked “MOD.66 CARBINE”. The lower tang is marked “CAT.1562 A.UBERTI-ITALY” and “94748”.
Barrel Length: 19”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade banded to the barrel and mag tube. The rear sight is a folding square notch when down and a v-notch and square notch set at different elevations, dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with straight grip, straight comb, and a brass buttplate. The buttstock has a leather stock cover laced to the buttstock. There is a turn safety switch on the lower tang that locks the lever from actuating. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13.35” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate and 13 ¾” to the rear of the stock cover. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition. There are no chips or cracks. There are some compression marks and shallow nicks scattered throughout the stocks. The buttstock has a few deeper nicks under the leather.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass w/ Case Color Lever & Hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The case coloring on the lever and hammer is strong. There is light operation wear on the lever and hammer. The screw heads tool marked to slightly disfigured but all retain serviceable slots. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. There are some light scratches on the receiver along with a few spots where the brass has tarnished. There is some carbon buildup in the lifter box.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly thorough the tension on the hammer is pretty light and the spring may need replaced. The lever lock is present. The hammer has a quarter cock safety position. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its leather stock cover.
Our Assessment: This Uberti made replica of the Winchester model 1866 is a lever-action repeating rifle that takes .38 Special rounds and was imported by Taylor’s & Co. The Winchester model 1866 is an iconic design, playing an important role in firearms history. Nicknamed the “Yellowboy” because of its brass receiver, the rifle was purchased by a number of nations for military use. The Ottoman Empire used Winchester repeating rifles against the Russian military during the Siege of Plevna in the late 1870s. The modern repeaters outperformed the archaic rifles the Russian troops had equipped, leading to disproportionate casualties on the Russian side. Despite the eventual victory of the Russian led coalition, the effectiveness of the Winchester repeating rifles led European powers to upgrade their arsenals with repeating arms and magazine fed rifles in lieu of single-shot weapons. This is one rifle you do not want to miss out on! Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
