Manufactured in 1883, these Model 1866 carbines were highly valued in the American West, both for their durability and their mobile firepower. The carbine features a block front sight mounted behind the front barrel band, "1873" marked notch and ladder rear sight, the two-line address and patent marking on top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight ".44 R.F." on top at the breech, a saddle ring on the left side, the serial number in script on the lower tang, iron buttplate, sectional cleaning rod in the stock compartment, and smooth carbine stock and forearm.

Very good plus with attractive aged patina on the fine frame, 40% original nitre blue on the loading gate, traces of case colors and blue finish, mottled gray patina and mild pitting on the barrel and magazine, and general mild overall wear. The wood is fine and has some scratches and dings, a hairline crack at the butt, and general mild wear. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of a "Yellow Boy" 1866 saddle ring carbine that has the look of having spent time on the Frontier!