Original U.S. Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" .44RF Infantry Rifle Serial 31797 with Bayonet - Made in 1870 French Ordnance which was replaced in M1895

which was replaced in M1895 by a lower profile type

with a bit of personalized markings

The metalwork still has a lot of the original bluing present

probably in the 1840 - 1860 period

so the helmet plate was made after 1901

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" .44RF Infantry Rifle Serial 31797 with Bayonet - Made in 1870 French Ordnance which was replaced in M1895Original Item: Only One Available. This is a rare treat! A genuine M 1866 YELLOW BOY, the legendary Brass framed first Winchester Repeating rifle! First introduced in 1866, having taken over the Henry Rifle Company, Oliver Winchester launched one of the iconic Firearm names in the history of THE OLD WEST. Many refer to the Winchester repeating rifle as the "GUN THAT WON THE WEST"! While the Model 1873 improved on many aspects of the Model 1866, it