Description
Winchester Mod. 1866 Centennial Lever-Action .30-30 Win
The Winchester Model 1866, often called the “Yellowboy” because of its distinctive brass receiver was a refinement of the earlier Henry toggle-linkage action, but included several important improvements developed by Nelson King, the Winchester factory manager. These improvements included a closed magazine tube, a right side loading gate and a wooden forearm.
Several nations, including the Ottoman Empire and France made official or unofficial purchases of the Model 1866 for military purposes. It is reported that the Ottomans purchased 45,000 muskets and 5,000 carbines in 1870 and 1871 during the Siege of Plevna (1877), with the Russian army suffering huge loses in part due to their use of Winchester rifles. The age of the repeater had begun.
Features
- Crescent Style Butt Plate
- Walnut Stock and Forend
- Brass Receiver, and Forend Cap
- Classic Octagonal Barrel
- Blued Barrel and Accents
- “The Century of Leadership 1866-1966” Stamped Barrel
- Blued Saddle Ring
- Includes Original Box + Paperwork
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