The Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Short Rifle is a lever-action rifle chambered in .44-40 Winchester with a 20-inch barrel. It has a walnut stock and a blue/black finish. Capacity is 10 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1866 Yellowboy Short Rifle 
• Caliber: .44-40 Winchester 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Stock: Walnut 
• Finish: Blue/Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch barrel with blue/black finish 
• Walnut stock 
• 10-round capacity 
• Lever-action operation chambered in .44-40 Winchester

The Cimarron 1866 Yellowboy Short Rifle attracts buyers who want a classic Winchester reproduction with period-appropriate aesthetics. The walnut stock and blue/black finish combination is the most requested configuration, and owners generally find the fit and finish acceptable for a production-grade replica.

The .44-40 Winchester chambering is a natural pairing with this platform for cowboy-action shooters who run matching pistols in the same caliber. Factory .44-40 ammunition requires a bit more searching than mainstream calibers, which comes up regularly in owner discussions.

Action feel on the 1866 Yellowboy is sometimes compared unfavorably to more expensive Italian reproductions, with some owners noting the lever throw requires a break-in period. Others find it smooth from the start. The 1866 platform overall has fewer complaints about function than some of Cimarron's more budget-oriented models.