Given the historic breakthroughs achieved with the Henry rifle, Winchester improved on its design to make it even more useful on both the range and the battlefield. In 1866, they introduced Nelson King's patented spring-steel loading gate, as well as a wood forend for added comfort. These changes led to the creation of the "Yellowboy," the earliest version of the quintessential cowboy rifle whose lines and basic functioning survive to this day.
FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
FOREND AND NOSE CAP
The satin walnut forend is embellished with a brass forend nose cap.
SOLID BRASS RECEIVER
Features a distinctive solid brass receiver.
SIDE LOADING GATE
Features a side loading gate—one of the major improvements over the 1860 Henry.
