Winchester rifle - Wikipedia
The company modified and improved the basic design of the Henry rifle, creating the first Winchester rifle: the Model 1866. It retained the .44 Henry cartridge, was likewise built on a bronze-alloy frame, and had an improved magazine and a wooden forearm.
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Model 1866 | Lever-Action Rifles | Winchester
The Winchester Model 1866 was a popular rifle among frontiersmen, cowboys, and lawmen in the American West. The Model 1866 helped to establish Winchester as a leading manufacturer of firearms, and it paved the way for even more successful rifles such as the Model 1873.
Model 1866 - Winchester Collector
Model 1866. Referred to as the “Improved Henry”, the Model 1866 lever-action repeater was the first model to be called a Winchester. Its distinctive brass colored frame (technically an early form of bronze, also called “gunmetal”) gave rise to the nickname “Yellow Boy”.
Historical Timeline 1860-1899 - Winchester Repeating Arms
On May 22, 1866, Oliver Winchester establishes the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to build the finest guns and ammunition possible. - Image source: Olin Corporation. 1866. With its polished brass receiver the Model 1866 “Yellow Boy” lever-action rifle is the first gun to bear the Winchester name. - Image source: Winchester Repeating Arms. 1868.
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle - NRA Museum
In 1867, the New Haven Arms Company was re-organized and became known as the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, with Oliver Winchester serving as president, treasurer, and board member. The new company also introduced a new firearm, the Winchester Model 1866.
Model 1866 Short Rifle | Lever-Action Rifle | Winchester
Whether for the joy of shooting, for cowboy action shooting or for a special hunting experience, this 1866 is ready. A real working rifle – not just for show! This remarkable rifle starts with walnut straight grip stock with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch.
Uberti Winchester 1866 "Yellowboy": 150 years for a legendary ...
Sep 12, 2016 · In 1866, the Yellowboy hit the mind of everyone worldwide, as one of the most sought after innovations ever. From top, three basic Winchester 1866 Yellowboy models from the Italian manufacturer Uberti: 19" Carbine, 24" 1/4 Rifle, 20" Short Rifle, available in …
Winchester Lever Action Development: Model 1866
Jun 7, 2017 · The 1866 rifle, which was formally called simply the Winchester Repeating Rifle would continue to use the .44 Henry Rimfire cartridge, but would be made in a wider variety of configurations than the Henry had been, including carbine, rifle, and musket barrel lengths.
The Yellowboy Rifle: The First Winchester | Rock Island Auction
The Winchester Model 1866, also known as the Yellowboy for its distinctively colored gunmetal frame, was the first rifle to bear the Winchester name.
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