Uberti 1866 Rifle 20" Oct. 45LC

Make: Winchester
Model: 1866 Rifle 20"
Action: Lever Action
Price: $2,649 AUD
Location: VIC
Listed on: melbournegunworks.com
Dealer: Melbourne Gun Works

Given the historic breakthroughs achieved with the Henry rifle, Winchester improved on its design to make it even more useful on both the range and the battlefield. In 1866, they introduced Nelson King's patented spring-steel loading gate, as well as a wood forend for added comfort. These changes led to the creation of the "Yellowboy," the earliest version of the quintessential cowboy rifle whose lines and basic functioning survive to this day. FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS FOREND AND NOSE CAP The satin walnut forend is embellished with a brass forend nose cap. SOLID BRASS RECEIVER Features a distinctive solid brass receiver. SIDE LOADING GATE Features a side loading gate—one of the major improvements over the 1860 Henry.