The Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Short Rifle in .44-40 Winchester (brand part no. CA231) is a lever-action rifle built around a 20-inch octagon barrel, reproducing the brass-framed 1866 Winchester that earned its nickname from its bronze receiver. Cimarron Firearms finishes this reproduction with a brass frame, a standard blue barrel finish, and a walnut grip, feeding from a 10-round tubular magazine. Among lever-action rifles in the lever action rifles category, the 1866 Yellowboy favors Old West and cowboy-action shooters who want an authentic brass-framed reproduction.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .44-40 Winchester.
• Operates as a lever-action rifle.
• Features a 20-inch octagon barrel.
• Uses a 1-in-36-inch rate of twist.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 10-round capacity.
• Receiver is brass.
• Barrel finished in standard blue.
• Built with a walnut grip.
• Overall length is 46.15 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this called the Yellowboy? Its brass receiver takes on a distinctive yellow-brass color, earning the nickname on the original 1866 Winchester.

What is the magazine capacity? 10 rounds of .44-40 in the tubular magazine.

Buy the Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy .44-40

An authentic brass-framed 1866 Yellowboy reproduction is exactly what this rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.