The Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Short Rifle .38-40 Winchester is a 20-inch lever-action with an octagon barrel and the brass frame of the Winchester 1866 (part no. CA225). Cimarron marks the chambering as .38 WCF, the same cartridge as the .38-40 Winchester. The loading gate on the side of the frame and the wood forearm are 1866 design traits. This short rifle is lighter and quicker than the 24-inch version. It is made for Cimarron Firearms.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .38-40 Winchester (marked .38 WCF by Cimarron).
• The action is a lever-action, the first true cowboy lever-action design.
• Barrel length is 20 inches with a octagon profile.
• Magazine capacity is 10 rounds.
• The brass frame gives the Yellowboy its name.
• The loading gate is on the side of the frame, the design that made the ’66 an improvement over the Henry.
• The rifle has a wood forearm, an addition over the original Henry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is this Short Rifle? It is chambered in .38-40 Winchester, which Cimarron marks as .38 WCF.

How long is the barrel? It has a 20-inch octagon barrel.

What is the capacity? It holds 10 rounds.

Buy the Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Short Rifle, .38-40 Winchester, 20-Inch Octagon Barrel, 10-Round

A 20-inch .38-40 Yellowboy is a well-balanced lever gun with the classic brass frame. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our lever-action rifles too.