The Cimarron CA229 1866 Yellowboy is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt with a 24-inch barrel, 12-round capacity, and a blued finish. Weight is 8.4 lbs. The receiver is steel with a Brasslite finish. Overall the rifle is a reproduction of the 1866 Winchester design. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• UPC: 814230010131 
• Caliber: .45 COLT 
• Action: LEVER ACTION 
• Capacity: 12 ROUNDS 
• Barrel Length: 24 INCHES 
• Weight: 8.4 LBS. 
• Finish: BLUED 
• Receiver Material: STEEL 
• Receiver Finish: BRASSLITE 
   

Detailed Features 

The Brasslite receiver gives the rifle its signature appearance - it replicates the look of the original 1866 brass-framed design. The blued barrel and magazine tube contrast with the gold-toned receiver in the period-correct way. The 24-inch barrel is longer than most modern lever guns, which suits the traditional styling and gives good accuracy at moderate distances. The lever action cycles smoothly for a production reproduction. The .45 Colt chambering is a historically appropriate cartridge for the platform and generates enough energy for cowboy action shooting and small-to-medium game. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The Cimarron 1866 is at home in cowboy action shooting, where the period styling and .45 Colt chambering align with match requirements. It also works as a collector piece or display rifle where the brass-over-blue aesthetic is appreciated. Hunting use at moderate ranges with appropriate .45 Colt loads is feasible. Maintenance of the lever mechanism is straightforward but should not be neglected since the action can tighten up if left uncleaned after heavy use.

The Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy draws buyers interested in historical reproductions, and feedback reflects that specific audience.

Historical authenticity and aesthetics are the dominant positive themes. Owners appreciate the period-correct Brasslite receiver and blued steel combination, and the visual reference to the original 1866 design is a genuine selling point for those who value it. The rifle photographs well and displays well, which matters for collectors.

The lever action is described as smooth in most reviews, with owners finding it enjoyable to cycle. The .45 Colt caliber is noted favorably for manageable recoil and versatility across cowboy action and informal range use.

Weight at 8.4 lbs comes up as a practical consideration. For extended carry during field use, it is heavier than modern hunting rifles of similar barrel length. For range days and matches it is less of a factor.

Maintenance frequency is mentioned as something to plan for - owners note that the lever mechanism benefits from regular cleaning to keep the action smooth, particularly after high-round-count sessions. This is characteristic of the lever-action design generally rather than a specific defect of this model.