Uberti Model 1866 “Yellowboy” Sporting Rifle – .45 Colt Lever Action, 24.25-Inch Octagonal Barrel, Brass Receiver, 13+1 Capacity
This Uberti Model 1866 Yellowboy Sporting Rifle is a faithful Italian-made reproduction of Winchester’s famed 1866 lever gun. Chambered in .45 Colt, it pairs a polished brass receiver with a 24.25-inch blued octagonal barrel and a 13+1 tubular magazine. The result is a full-size rifle that combines classic frontier styling with modern manufacturing and proofed steel suitable for today’s factory ammunition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratching, scuffing, and small blemishes are present on the metal surfaces and stock, consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- Original factory cardboard box
- Uberti 1866 Model Rifle instruction manual
The polished brass frame, butt-plate, and nose cap give this rifle its iconic “Yellowboy” appearance while also adding weight for steady off-hand shooting. The receiver houses a toggle-link action that mirrors the 19th-century design yet is fitted and proof-stamped in Italy for modern safety standards.
Its 24.25-inch blued octagonal barrel delivers classic lines and noticeable sight radius. A 1:16 RH twist stabilizes standard .45 Colt loads, and the adjustable semi-buckhorn rear ladder sight pairs with a dovetail blade front for precise elevation work.
The straight-grip walnut stock and matching forend wear a smooth gloss finish and terminate in a crescent brass butt-plate, staying true to original sporting-rifle trim. Length of pull measures 13 inches, accommodating most adult shooters without modification.
Loading is handled through a right-side gate, feeding a 13-round tubular magazine plus one in the chamber—an impressive capacity for CAS competition or range sessions. Stoeger-marked barrel inscriptions and Italian proof marks confirm import and compliance with current regulations.