The Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Saddle Ring Carbine .44 Special is a lever-action carbine with a 19-inch round barrel (Cimarron part no. CA218AS1). Cimarron Firearms builds it as a reproduction of the brass-framed Winchester 1866, the lever gun that picked up the Yellow Boy nickname for that frame. A saddle ring on the receiver and a 19-inch round barrel give it the traditional saddle carbine layout. It is chambered in .44 Special, so a matching revolver in the same cartridge makes a natural companion. The reproduction look and lever-action handling suit cowboy action shooting, range days and Old West collectors.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .44 Special, a straight-walled .44 revolver cartridge that gives the lever gun a mild, easy-handling load.
• Barrel length is 19 inches, a carbine length that stays handy without giving up much sight radius.
• The barrel is round, the profile found on the carbine versions of the model.
• The action is a lever action, worked by the finger lever under the receiver for fast follow-up shots.
• The receiver is brass, the frame that gave the Yellowboy its name.
• A side loading gate in the receiver passes cartridges through the side of the frame, the design improvement that set the 1866 apart from the Henry.
• A wood forearm gives the support hand a comfortable place to hold the rifle.
• A saddle ring on the receiver gives you a tie-down point for a sling or saddle tether.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this carbine have a saddle ring? Yes. The 1866 Yellowboy Saddle Ring Carbine carries a saddle ring on the receiver, along with a 19-inch round barrel.

What cartridge does this rifle use? It is chambered in .44 Special, as Cimarron lists for this model.

Why is it called a Yellowboy? The 1866 earned the Yellow Boy nickname from its brass frame, and this Cimarron reproduction keeps that brass receiver.

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Lever guns like this one reward shooters who like the feel of a real Old West pattern, and the 19-inch barrel here is a configuration that stands apart from its siblings in the line. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more lever action rifles while you are here.