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 Stencils possibly as a result of

possibly as a result of the newly organized dragoons receiving distinctive branch insignia

even though it nominally remains a part of the U

and was presented with the Distinguished Service Cross on the spot

They stood guard in the snow and participated in patrol activity

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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 Stencils possibly as a result ofOriginal 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