Original U.S. Special Order Winchester Nickel Plated 2nd Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine with Octagonal Barrel Serial 21217 in .44 Centerfire - Made in 1869 Brunswick Guns just some dents and scratches

just some dents and scratches

Flight Officer Rank Insignia

though it does show use

with masses of the original finish on the metalwork and a nice finish on the walnut stock

The stock is still fully proud over the level of the lock plate

Original U.S. Special Order Winchester Nickel Plated 2nd Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine with Octagonal Barrel Serial 21217 in .44 Centerfire - Made in 1869 Brunswick Guns just some dents and scratchesOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Every Schoolboys dream! A genuine M 1866 YELLOW BOY, the legendary Brass framed first Winchester Saddle Ring Carbine. 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. This "Gunmetal" Framed Beauty is definitely a unique offering, looking to have been Special Ordered from the factory, and possibly customized again