Courage. 66 Carbine, USA 1866 replica

Winchester Carbine Replica

Mod. 66 carbine, designed by Winchester, USA 1866. This replica faithfully recreates the original, giving you a sense of the Wild West history. It is ideal for collectors, history enthusiasts, or as a decorative piece.

Historical Significance

The original Winchester rifle – the Winchester Model 1866 – was famous for its rugged construction and lever-action mechanism. This allowed the rifleman to fire a number of shots before having to reload: hence the term, "repeating rifle." Nelson King's new improved patent remedied flaws in the Henry rifle by incorporating a loading gate on the side of the frame and integrating a round sealed magazine which was covered by a fore stock.

”Yellow Boy” Nickname

Originally chambered in the rimfire .44 Henry, the Model 1866 was nicknamed the "Yellow Boy" because of its "brass" receiver (actually a bronze alloy called gunmetal). Discover more about replica weapons and others historical replicas in our assortment. Visit our website to explore our full range.

• Reference: 1140/G
• Dimensions: 100 cm
• Weight: 3,000 g