Denix
| SKU | Designation | French Law | Length (cm) | Weight (g) | MSRP | Stock |
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| SKU CDP1140L | Designation Denix Winchester 1866 Rifle Replica | French Law Vente libre | Length (cm) 100 | Weight (g) 3000 |
MSRP 277.00 € incl. tax
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DENIX reproductions combine metal, wood, and simulated mechanisms to visually recreate the operation of historical models. This reproduction of the Winchester 1866 features the characteristic lever action of the "Yellow Boy." While not functional, it is a perfect addition to a collection, a Western-themed display, or a historical reenactment.
The DENIX replica of the Winchester USA 1866 rifle combines a metal frame with wooden elements to recreate the look of the famous model nicknamed "Yellow Boy." Measuring 100 cm long and weighing 3 kg, it features a moving mechanism that simulates loading and firing via a lever action. This replica does not fire ammunition and is intended for collecting, decoration, or historical reenactment. The simulated operation allows users to experience the main mechanical actions of the period model without having a working firearm. Inspired by the repeating rifle perfected by Nelson King's patent, this DENIX piece offers a tangible evocation of the American Western and the history of Winchester firearms.
The DENIX Winchester 1866 replicates the silhouette of the famous American lever-action rifle. The historical model allowed for rapid fire thanks to the lever's movement, which extracted the spent cartridge case and loaded a new one. Nelson King's improved patent marked a significant evolution compared to the Henry rifle.
This replica Winchester rifle features a mechanism that simulates loading, cocking, and firing. The lever movement replicates the characteristic grip of the historical model. The replica is entirely non-functional and cannot fire any ammunition.
The combination of metal and wood evokes the general appearance of 19th-century rifles. Measuring 100 cm in length and weighing 3 kg, this DENIX reproduction can complement a collection, a display dedicated to the conquest of the West, or the equipment of a participant in a historical reenactment.
This nickname came from the yellow tint of the receiver of the historical model, made from a bronze alloy called gunmetal.