The real original Winchester has arrived. Black Walnut straight grip stock, polished brass receiver, blued steel, open top ejection port, folding ladder rear sight
If any rifle defines the 19th century, this is it. This is the genuine Yellow Boy. The original. The authentic. The Winchester Model 1866 epitomizes the winning of the American West. But that is not all. It remains until today as a key example of the American industrial revolution. A revolution that was sweeping the world, changing world history forever. This is the rifle that made Oliver Winchester one of the great industrialist of the 19th Century, and set him on a path of firearms innovation and manufacturing prowess that became the stuff of legend. The feature list below is rich. Whether for the joy of shooting, for cowboy action shooting or for a special hunting experience, this 1866 is ready.
A real working rifle -- not just for show! This remarkable rifle starts with walnut straight grip stock with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch. Features a classic rifle-style forearm with forearm cap for the legendary look and feel of the original Model 1866.
GRADE I AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch
CLASSIC RIFLE-STYLE FOREARM with polished brass forearm cap for the timeless look and feel of the original Model 1866
FULL BRIGHT POLISH gives a deep, traditional glow to the brass receiver, crescent buttplate and forearm cap
CRESCENT BRASS BUTTPLATE slips right into your shoulder for a more solid hold from any shooting position
FOLDING LADDER REAR SIGHT WITH MARBLE ARMS® GOLD BEAD FRONT SIGHT get you on target quickly
OPEN TOP EJECTION PORT for easier single cartridge loading and smoother, more reliable ejection of fired cases
FULL-LENGTH MAGAZINE TUBE aids in offhand balance and provides plenty of ammo capacity for hunting, competition and casual plinking
BLUED STEEL LOADING GATE gives smoother loading and adds a touch of contrast against the highly polished brass receiver
BLUED STEEL ACTION SCREWS create an added touch of tasteful contrast against the surface of the polished brass receiver
Specifications:
Item Number: 534244140
Caliber: 44-40 Win
Barrel Length: 20"
Overall Length: 39"
Length of Pull: 13"
Drop at Comb: 1 3/4"
Drop at Heel: 3"
Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz
Magazine Capacity: 10
Twist Rate: 26"
Barrel Finish: Brushed Polish
Stock Finish: Oil
Wood Grade: Grade I
Receiver Finish: Brushed Polish
Chamber Finish: Polished
Barrel Material: Steel
Barrel Contour: Sporter
Stock Material: Black Walnut
Recoil Pad: Crescent Metal
Pistol Grip Cap: None
Checkering: None
Sling Swivel Studs: None
Receiver Material: Brass
Trigger Finish: High Gloss
Bolt Slide Finish: Brushed Polish
Magazine Type: Full-Length Tube
Trigger Material: Steel
Trigger Guard Material: Steel
Trigger Guard Engraving: None
Drilled and Tapped for Scope: No
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 44-40 Winchester (44 WCF) was introduced by Winchester in 1873 in their Model 1873 lever action. The '73, "the gun that won the West," was the first truly successful repeater, and its 44-40 cartridge was quickly adopted by other manufacturers, including both Colt and Smith & Wesson in revolvers. Using a .427-inch bullet, the standard load features a 200-grain bullet at about 1100 feet per second, producing 588 foot-pounds of energy. This is not a lot of power, but the 44-40 was probaby the most popular sporting cartridge of the 19th Century, accounting for untold amounts of game. It remained the most popular chambering in the 1892 Winchester, and was a common chambering in both rifles and handguns at least through the 1940s. The growth in Cowboy Action shooting has revived it; the 44-40 has less recoil than the 45 Colt, and serves as a common chambering for rifles and revolvers. Ammo is readily available and it is chambered to numerous reissues and reproductions.
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Craig Boddington
