OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Manufactured in 1879 with a stud/blade front sight behind the magazine retaining band, standard Fourth Model markings, and an "1873" notch and folding ladder rear sight. Despite the disadvantages of the Model 1866s compared to the Model 1873, the "Yellow Boy" remained popular in the American West throughout the late 19th century. They were the first true Winchester firearms and have a well-deserved place in American firearms collecting.