Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Short 38 Special 20" 10+1 Lever Action Rifle

The Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Short Rifle is a faithful reproduction of the iconic Winchester Model 1866 "Yellowboy" - widely credited as the first true cowboy lever-action and the first lever gun designed to ride comfortably in a saddle scabbard, thanks to its slab-sided receiver profile. Chambered in .38 Special, this short-rifle configuration blends Old West character with modern manufacturing quality from Cimarron Firearms.

This model features a 20" blued octagon barrel paired with a polished brass receiver - the signature golden-hued component that gives the Yellowboy its famous name. The fixed walnut stock is finished in a warm brown, and the classic lever-action mechanism cycles a full-length tubular magazine with a 10+1 round capacity. A 39.50" overall length keeps the rifle compact enough for saddle carry and quick handling, while a 1:18.5" twist rate stabilizes standard .38 Special loads.

The 1866 Yellowboy Short has long been a favorite of Cowboy Action Shooting competitors, historical reenactors, and collectors who want the look and feel of the original Model 1866 in a rifle that performs with modern ammunition. Its brass receiver, walnut furniture, and blued octagon barrel make it equally at home on the range or displayed as a piece of classic American Western heritage.

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