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Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"
Nicknamed the "Yellow Boy" for the characteristic hue of the receiver, the Winchester Model 1866 was an improved version of the Henry 1860, in particular allowing for faster and easier loading. Having gained wide popularity, the M1866 was produced until 1898 (1899 according to other sources), in particular due to being cheaper than later models with similar characteristics. It was also the first rifle actually produced under the Winchester brand.
A number of rifles were also purchased by the French and Turkish armies. The latter is also commonly described as "causing much surprise when outnumbered Turks at the Siege of Plevna inflicted many times more casualties", although in reality the destructive range of Winchester (which was mainly issued to the cavalry) was understandably limited, and the Turks used the standard-issue Peabody-Martini at long distances (and apparently not all ordered rifles were actually delivered due to various problems).
Specifications
(1866 - 1898)
- Type: Rifle
- Caliber: .44 RF. Modern reproductions: .38 Special, .44/40, .45 Colt
- Weight: Carbine: 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg) / Sporting Rifle: 9 lbs (4.1 kg) / Musket: 8.3 lbs (3.7 kg)
- Length: Carbine: 39 in (99.1 cm) / Sporting Rifle: 43 in (109.2 cm) / Musket: 46 in (116.8 cm)
- Barrel length: Carbine: 20 in (50.8 cm) / Sporting Rifle: 24 in (61 cm) / Musket: 27 in (68.6 cm)
- Feed System: Carbine: 13 round tubular magazine / Sporting Rifle and Musket: 17 round tubular magazine
- Fire Modes: Lever-action
The Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note/Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Tutashkhia | Leo Pilpani | Bodgo Kvaltava | Ep.3; Carbine and musket | 1977 |
| Gogi Kharabadze | Kaza Chkhetia | |||
| The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn | Vladislav Galkin | Huckleberry Finn | Carbine | 1982 |
| Boris Zajdenberg | Judge Thatcher | |||
| Fyodor Odinokov | Old farmer | |||
| Sheriff's deputies | ||||
| Sheriff's deputy, National Guards | Musket | |||
| Sledge Hammer! | David Rasche | Sledge Hammer | pilot | 1986 |
| The Quick and the Dead | Kate Capshaw | Susanna McKaskel | 1987 | |
| Lonesome Dove | Julius Tennon | Frog Lips | 1989 | |
| Lonesome Dove | Timothy Scott | Pea Eye | 1989 | |
| The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes | Seen in Gibson's guns collection; (S01E02) | 1991 | ||
| Return To Lonesome Dove | Dennis Haysbert | Jack Jackson | 1993 | |
| Return To Lonesome Dove | Barry Tubb | Jasper Fant | 1993 | |
| Midsomer Murders | Seen in S13E3 "Blood on the Saddle" | 2010 | ||
| Longmire | Reynaldo Gallegos | Dan Estes | pilot | 2012 |
| Revolution - Season 1 | Plains Nation militiaman | "The Love Boat" (S1E16) | 2013 | |
| Lee Blackmore | Robert Neary | |||
| Agent Carter | Hayley Atwell | Peggy Carter | 2015 | |
| Wynonna Earp | US Marshal | "Everybody Knows" (S2E07) | 2017 | |
| Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles (Sherlok v Rossii) | Vladimir Mishukov | Dr. Ilya Kartsev | Denix replica; dull grey finish | 2020 |
| Oleg Popov | Capt. Zosimov | |||
| Prof. Bakhmetyev's manservant |
Animation
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rango | Buford | Changes to Henry 1860 in (possibly intentional) continuity error | 2011 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desperados: Wanted Dead Or Alive | 2001 | ||
| Gun | 2005 | ||
| Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2009 | ".30-30 Lever Action Rifle" | 2008 | |
| Fistful of Frags | "Yellowboy Rifle" | 2014 | |
| Red Dead Redemption II | "Lancaster Repeater" | 2018 |
See Also
- Winchester Repeating Arms - A list of all firearms manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms.