Winchester Model 1866
Winchester Model 1866 — documented specs: caliber .38 Special · .44-40 Win. · .45 Colt, barrel length 508–610 mm (20–24.02 in), overall length 991–1,092 mm (39.02–42.99 in), capacity 10–14. The source for each figure is listed below the specs (catalog as of 10/16/2026).
- Category
- History & service arms
- Classification (DE)
- Long firearm
- Designed
- 1866
- Origin
- United States
- Calibers
- .38 Special · .44-40 Win. · .45 Colt
Derived from design and catalog dimensions under the German WaffG, Annex 1 Sec. 1 Subsec. 1 No. 2.5; the individual gun is what counts.
Also known as: Winchester 1866 · Yellow Boy
Specifications
- Action
- Lever action
- Barrel length
- 508–610 mm (20–24.02 in)Depending on variant · varies by model
- Overall length
- 991–1,092 mm (39.02–42.99 in)Depending on variant · varies by barrel length
- Capacity
- 10–14Depending on variant · tubular magazine · varies by barrel length
- winchesterguns.com — product page Model 1866 Short Rifle
- winchesterguns.com — product page Model 1866 Deluxe Octagon
- winchesterguns.com — product page Model 1866 150th Commemorative
Sources
- winchesterguns.com — product page Model 1866 Short Rifle
- en.wikipedia.org — article Winchester rifle (version of 09/30/2026)
Specifications come from the source cited alongside them; counts are based on our catalog as of the date stated. Not legal advice: what follows from these figures in a given country is decided by that country’s law. Waffenschrank is not affiliated with the manufacturers named.
Other models in .38 Special
Models from other manufacturers in the same caliber, drawn from the catalog in no particular order — not a recommendation and not a comparison of specs.
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- Calibers of this model.38 Special
- Calibers of this model.44-40 Win.
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