Manufactured in 1872, this is an attractive example of a Winchester Model 1866 lever action "Yellow Boy" saddle ring carbine. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/King's improvement patent dates and the serial number is marked on the lower tang behind the trigger. The letters "HS" are stamped behind the serial number. Blade front sight integral with the barrel band and folding two leaf rear sight. There is a saddle ring and staple attached to the left rear of the receiver. Blue barrel and magazine tube, casehardened hammer and lever. Mounted with a nicely figured walnut forearm and straight grip stock with buttstock compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Very good plus. The barrel and magazine show a mottled gray patina with traces of bright original blue finish in the protected areas. The frame and buttplate have a very attractive smooth aged patina. The loading gate retains 40% of original nitre blue. The wood is very good with a couple gouges and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.