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 Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia This is a fine example

This is a fine example of a highly desirable “Painted Doughboy” and you wouldn’t want to miss your chance on this beautiful piece of history

but this example shows no signs of having parts replaced

A somewhat worn serial number is marked on the receiver tang-

and they were not awarded in very large numbers at all

Armee-Korps based in Kassel

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 Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia This is a fine exampleOriginal 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