#35 • 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy, 44 Rimfire Caliber Rifle

Part of February Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $4,900.00

Status: Sold

Highly collectible 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy in a 44 rimfire caliber rifle. Its distinctive brass colored frame (technically bronze or gunmetal) attributes to its 'Yellow Boy' nickname. 24 inch octagon barrel has silvering along the edges and around muzzle but retains a nice even gray appearance with excellent barrel markings. The bore is very good with crisp rifling throughout. The brass flat receiver has a stunning patina and in remarkable condition for its age. Lever action is smooth but this rifle oddly all but one screw is engraved. Walnut forearm has wood missing along the top on the left side but does not effect the stability and appears in very good shape for its age with honest wear. The walnut buttstock is smooth with the brass buttplate and includes a 4 piece cleaning kit, and buttplate yet retains an enriched woodgrain. The base of the rifle has the correct sling swivels. This rifle has been cleaned at some point in the past but is a sound and correct version of this historic early Winchester that would be the centerpiece of a budding collection! Serial number: 38750 FFL status: C and R