Uberti Taylor’s Winchester 1866 Yellowboy 45 Colt Lever Sporting Rifle 2015
SOLD FOR: $1101
LSB#: 220430DC006
Make: Uberti, imported by Taylor’s & Co.
Model: Winchester Model 1866 Carbine “Yellowboy” Replica
Serial Number: W64966
Year of Manufacture: 2015
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle fed by Tubular Magazine with Side-Loading Gate
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “TAYLOR’S & CO. WINCHESTER VA – A. UBERTI ITALY” and “45 COLT”. The left side of the barrel has two Italian proof marks. The underside of the receiver is marked with two italian proof marks and the date code “CN”. The top tang is marked “MOD. 66 SPORTING RIFLE”. The bottom tang is marked with the serial number “W64966”.
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to mount dovetailed and set screwed to the top of the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is a square-notch buckhorn integral to a mount dovetailed to the top rear of the barrel with an elevator.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece polished wood featuring a straight wrist, a straight comb and crescent brass buttplate. There is no notable wear or damage, just light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some minor scuffing at the heel. The stocks are in Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Brass, Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are some light scuffs and scratches along the barrel. There are several significant scratches and scuffs on the left side of the brass receiver. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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: None.
Our Assessment: This Uberti made replica of the Winchester model 1866 “Yellowboy” is a lever-action repeating rifle that takes .45 Colt rounds and it was imported by Taylor’s & Co. The Winchester model 1866 is an iconic design, nicknamed the “Yellowboy” because of its brass receiver, the rifle was purchased by a number of nations for military use. The Winchester repeating rifle was introduced in 1860 as “the Henry” and its superior rate of fire set it ahead of almost all small arms made at the time. The 1866 improved upon the 1860 with the introduction of a loading gate which allowed for a wood forend to be installed under the barrel. The Ottoman Empire purchased over 45,000 which were used in the 1877 Russo-Turkish War where the outnumbered Turks inflicted many times more casualties than their opponents who were armed with single-shot rifles. This is a very nicely crafted replica which can be used for western cowboy action shooting, kept as a reminder of history or just used as a mantle piece for conversation. Good luck on your bid! This is one rifle you do not want to miss out on!