Winchester Repeating Arms Offers New Model 1866 Short Rifle

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- The Model 1866 lever-action was the very first rifle to wear the Winchester brand. Its bright brass receiver was the basis for the nickname of “Yellow Boy.”

For 2017 the legendary Model 1866 rifle is now available from Winchester Repeating Arms in a Grade I Short Rifle. This makes the “Yellow Boy” experience readily affordable for cowboy action competitors, hunters, casual shooters and everyone who enjoys spending a day at the range with a genuine Winchester lever-action classic.

The receiver, crescent buttplate and forearm cap are crafted from solid brass with a full bright polish finish. The stock and forearm are Grade I American black walnut with a satin oil finish. The folding ladder rear sight and Marble Arms^® gold bead front sight get you on target quickly. A full-length magazine tube, open top ejection port and blued steel loading gate and action screws are also featured. Barrel length is 20” and the average weight is 7¼ lbs. It is available in 44-40 Win. and 38 Special calibers at a suggested retail price of $1,299.99.

Features:

• Grade I American black walnut straight grip stock
• Classic rifle-style forearm
• Full bright polish brass surfaces
• Brass crescent buttplate
• Folding ladder rear sight with Marble Arms gold bead front sight
• Open top ejection port
• Full-length tube magazine
• Blued steel loading gate
• Blued steel action screws

For more information on Winchester Firearms, please visit www.winchesterguns.com.

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