The Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy in .38-40 Winchester (brand part no. CA224) is a lever-action rifle built around a 24-inch octagon barrel, reproducing the historic Winchester Model 1866 that earned the nickname "Yellowboy" for its distinctive brass receiver. Cimarron Firearms finishes the barrel in blued steel with a brass receiver and walnut stock, and the rifle holds 12 rounds with a 1-in-36-inch twist. This full-length rifle configuration gives shooters extended sight radius over the carbine-length versions. Among lever action rifles, the 1866 Yellowboy favors Old West historians and collectors who want a full-length reproduction of one of the earliest Winchester designs.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38-40 Winchester.
• Operates as a lever-action rifle.
• Features a 24-inch octagon barrel.
• Uses a 1-in-36-inch rate of twist.
• Holds 12 rounds in the tubular magazine.
• Barrel finished in blued steel.
• Receiver finished in brass.
• Built with a walnut stock.
• Overall length is 46.45 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this called the Yellowboy? Its distinctive brass receiver, which earned the Model 1866 that nickname historically.

What caliber is this rifle chambered in? .38-40 Winchester, a historic Old West cartridge.

Buy the Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy 24-Inch

A full-length reproduction of one of the earliest Winchester lever-action designs is exactly what this Yellowboy delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.