Original U.S. Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" .44RF Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 161316 with Factory Letter - Made in 1883 Russian Ordnance on 31 March

on 31 March

though the gilt finish has faded slightly

so we suspect that it was originally produced as a practice grenade

and the tang of the blade bears the star stamp of the RJT inspection

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" .44RF Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 161316 with Factory Letter - Made in 1883 Russian Ordnance on 31 MarchOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 Yellow "Gunmetal" Framed Beauty still appears to be in the original . 44 Henry Rimfire chambering, with a 20" round barrel and full