The Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Short Rifle .45 Colt is a lever-action rifle with a 20-inch octagon barrel (Cimarron part no. CA234). 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. The 20-inch octagon barrel splits the difference between the compact carbines and the long sporting rifles, with enough sight radius for steady shooting and a handy overall package. It is chambered in .45 Colt, 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 .45 Colt, a classic big-bore revolver cartridge that lets the rifle share ammunition with a matching sixgun.
• Barrel length is 20 inches, a mid-length barrel that balances handling and sight radius.
• The barrel is octagonal, the traditional profile for an Old West lever gun and the look this model is known for.
• 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.
• The Short Rifle configuration sits between the carbines and the long sporting rifles in the lineup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the barrel on this short rifle? The barrel is 20 inches and octagonal, which puts it between the carbine and the long sporting rifle.

What cartridge does this rifle use? It is chambered in .45 Colt, 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.

Buy the Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Short Rifle .45 Colt, 20-Inch Octagon Barrel

Lever guns like this one reward shooters who like the feel of a real Old West pattern, and the 20-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.