Barra 1866 (One of the Best)

[@johnfletcher4017]

When you grow up on a sheepskin rug watching Bonanza and Clint Eastwood films there's something special about that sound❤😂❤

[@kelvinsparks4651]

With you on that one 😂

[@user-ii1iy8fz1d]

❤ fire going too, loved all those boy hood westerns ❤ still do.

[@Rusterman-is7ex]

I grew up watching the man with no name trilogy, too. As well as most of the other old west gunfighter.

[@bmaxse]

And John Wayne. 🤟🏼💪🏼🇺🇸🤠

[@Rusterman-is7ex]

@bmaxse Alright you guys listen up and listen good because I'm only gonna say it once. The Duke.

[@michaeldubya]

Tip from a Texan that started out on a Winchester 1894 chambered in 30-30. Work the lever while keeping the butt in the shoulder pocket.

[@cw7631]

Lol, same!

[@kmorris180]

I was going to say that. I'm learning to ignore the pain from my 1886 45-70.

[@wmiller360]

Hello from Texas. Just a tip on using a lever action, keep it shouldered when working the action.

[@Ebola419]

Yeah i saw that too and thought to myself “oh the british”

[@MyMarlinman]

Back in the 1970s I had an 1866 by Uberti, Sadly I sold it. It had the Brass frame and was a brilliant rifle. I have been collecting Wild West guns for over 50 years.looks like another one to add to my large collection.Trouble is they keep bringing more and more brilliant replicas out.Oh well soon be Christmas.

[@sergentcolon1]

Morning Andy I have the Umarex Winchester shell ejecting replica and it’s great, it’s bb but I get round the ricochet problem by using excite copper coated lead bb’s. It’s very accurate even though it’s a smoothbore and was £100 cheaper than the Barra, ok it doesn’t have an octagonal barrel and you can’t change calibres but it’s a cheaper alternative for people for pretty much the same experience. I also have the Remington Cowboy 1875 pistol which uses bb’s and pellets for the full cowboy experience 😁

[@geetee7154]

Hi, the Umarex Cowboy rifle will take also run on pellets as well, safer than BB's 👍

[@sergentcolon1]

@@geetee7154 the excite copper coated lead bb’s don’t ricochet , I have used some pellets as well.

[@timmy4539]

Try pellets in your umarex cowboy you'll be amazed at how well it shoots pellets !! Mine loves pellets !

[@jonjamesbailey1375]

Reckon this is better than the umarex I have the Rio bravo might get another in a different finish or one of these

[@lestersmyth692]

Very nice albeit available for only $220 in the good old US of A. UK dealers asking £365 to 400 in rip off Britain 😢

[@peteralexben]

@@cedhome7945 its the taxes

[@davidhull2060]

We don't call our homeland 'Rip Off Britain' for nothing! 😂🤣😭

[@owensparks5013]

There's a reason we don't get handed a bill in a hospital, or hit toll roads every 5 miles. You can have good infrastructure, or pay less tax, pick one.

[@ianwhite5799]

​@@owensparks5013Some how I do not think that all of the extra £145 plus is all tax

[@andybrown8293]

I’d like one but not paying that much!

[@mumblerinc.6660]

My experience of airgun cartridges is "fun gimmick the first few times, annoying chore later". It just becomes pointless extra work after the novelty has worn off, at that point it basically becomes twice the work loading when you'd rather have just gotten on with shooting again.

[@Ballinalower]

Completely agree. And hunting in the grass for the ejected cartridges. I get backache from bending to pick them up. I had an Umarex Legends Cowboy Rifle but gave it to my son for him and the grandchildren.

[@mumblerinc.6660]

@@Ballinalower yeah, fun at first, but now it’s such a tedious process that it actually puts a cap on how often I shoot.

[@PLAYINGAROUND]

By far the most intriguing rifle reviewed so far this year. Rifled (tick), Hexagonal barrel (tick). Interchangeavble barrels (not needed but nice thought (tick). Price (half tick). Paint finish (half tick). Power (x). I know what you mean about the hexagonal barrel. When I bought my Henry rimfire underlever I just had to have the hexagonal barrel. I was almost reaching for my wallet on this, but the power level is a little weak. O.k, it;s a plinker, but 6ft/lbs would jhave sold it to me. It would have been nice to see it paper pinching, even if it is a plinker.

[@CaptDAR]

Your tick is misplaced as is the reviewer’s miscounted barrel sides. It’s not hexagonal. The barrel has 8 sides. Its octagonal.

[@geoffdobbin9512]

@@CaptDAR Well spotted. I see so many references by real gun dealers who dont know the difference between a hexagon and an octagon,. SHAME on them and this reviewer. They probably see the many sides and compare it to a bolt hex head. Makes me really annoyed.

[@CaptDAR]

@@geoffdobbin9512 👍 what’s the point of reviewing something and making rudimentary mistakes. Little knowledge of gun history. And what makes it even worse is the number of other comments making the same error like the guy above @PLAYINGAROUND who even paced a ☑️ on it 😂

[@rickfujii4664]

A little tip. I noticed that you lower the rifle every time that you cock the lever. I have a Marlin 1894 and when I shoot I keep the gun shouldered and target sighted when actuating the lever. I find this results in faster target acquisition for follow up shots (I basically keep it on target at all times until reloading) and less work for my arms. That being said I love this 1866 replica and even with the $250 price tag here in the US I NEED one of these. Thanks for the the great informative video!!!

[@brianw3415]

If you are shooting from a stationary position, just lay down a cheap tarp for the shell casings to fall on. You can find the shells easy then or just lift the tarp to poor the shells into a bucket or onto a table. A large beach towel will also work nicely for catching brass.

[@PortugalCarp]

Great video Andy, thanks for posting. Initially an octagon barrel was standard on the 1866 models, although later round barrels were offered in both rifle and carbine versions. Although superseded by the Model 1873 and subsequent Winchester models, the Model 1866 was sufficiently popular to remain in the Winchester line through 1898.

[@andrewm514]

That is a beautiful bit of kit! I'm still on the old fashioned BSA 22 hand built in Birmingham. A very powerful "fox hunter" which never lets me down.

[@markbrennan4693]

Not cheap for a fun plinker, but great features and quality. I like it. Great video Andy.

[@doomfathertm8771]

Nice to see Andy having a bit of fun with his videos 😂

[@1teamasg]

It's always a pleasure seeing your reviews Andy. We are happy to see it's put a smile on your face! We will speak with BARRA about getting some more of their line-up sent over for you to have a hands on with 🙂 -JB

[@CaptDAR]

How about importing the Schofield 5” ?

[@1teamasg]

@@CaptDAR I will pass the suggestion along to the team to make sure it's being considered 🙂 -JB

[@CaptDAR]

@@1teamasgthat would be great thanks. There’s definitely a market in the UK amongst replica enthusiasts for the 5” version.

[@martinlarsson1652]

I've just ordered one! Got excited about an historical that actually have a rifled barrel and pellets in the shells! Now i just cant wait for delivery.. thanx for a good show as always! 😊

[@thomasmoje5926]

I have the Barra 1866 'Cowboy' pneumatic pump-up version (the cheapo version with the brass colored plastic receiver and plastic stock/fore end). Very accurate with lead pellets and a fair amount of power for an inexpensive air rifle. Had I known that Barra was going to come out with the improved lever action version with metal receiver I would have held off and bought it. Still, I enjoy my Barra 1866 a great backyard plinker.

[@shankarbalan3813]

Nothing like the sound and feel of that lever action Rifle. The real icon of the West! The click clack of the lever, the smooth load into the breech and the dull boom of the 0.44 slugs echoing across the plains….

[@joefoster8839]

This model was sold as the improved Henry rifle. Nicknamed the yellow boy because of the gunmetal action colour. Much later designated 1866.

[@futch2121]

I thought the Yellow Boy action was brass & that`s why there is a yellowy gold version.

[@joefoster8839]

@@futch2121 gunmetal is a strong bronze alloy of copper,tin and zinc.

[@biggusdickus5986]

​@@joefoster8839It was brass

[@kennethcollins7665]

Are you sure about that? Henry rifles have traditionally been tube fed magazines, whereas Winchesters were side loaders. It’s only been in the last 10 years that Henry has introduced side loaders (although they still retain the option to tube load. And they only offer the side load Option on about 5 of their many rifle types.

[@joefoster8839]

Oliver Winchester purchased Volcanic arms where Benjamin Henry was a gunsmith designer. Winchester contracted with Henry to make the Henry rifle and obtained the patent. After a fall out and court case, Winchester gave Henry the factory but he held the rights. Winchester bought a new factory and his chief designer was Nelson King. King created the side load, known as the King gate. Because Winchester (a shirt manufacturer) was relatively unknown, they advertised the ‘66’ as the improved Henry, which people were very familiar with. The 1873 model was sold as Winchester.

[@jj68]

What a terrific toy. My dad god bless him would have loved this. I grew up watching John Wayne, Clint Eastwood or infact any western he could find on the 4 available TV channels in the 70's. Ah the old days. 😀

[@grahamedwards9920]

If that was your dad we must be brothers😄 - when in the 70’s I asked my dad why westerns, he explained that after you’ve worked 3 shifts, piece work doing a hard manual job then the idea of sitting astride a horse under cloudless blue skys with the open range stretching to the horizon was pure escapism.

[@007tallguy]

But.... airguns are not "toys" and should never be treated as such. 🙄

[@jj68]

@@007tallguy Always has to ne one lol...

[@jj68]

@@grahamedwards9920 I wouldnt have minded that life but you forgot the Marlboros hanging out of your dusty chops.

[@sergentcolon1]

@@007tallguy but there are fun airguns and serious airguns, this one is one of the former.

[@richarddrissell7313]

What an excellent review by Andy. I have always loved the Winchester from an early age and nothing has changed what a beautifully crafted under lever rifle well done and congratulations Barra.

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

I used to have a collection of Brococks. One was their beautiful underleaver. So sad i was not in a position to keep them. Got my FAC when they changed the law but had to give it up due to losing 4:31 the house through divorce. Guns had to go at that point 😢

[@billienomates1606]

Same here I had a Saxby and Palmer Orion pistol serial number 18 and after they made us put it on a section 5 I could not be arsed with renewing and having to pay to keep my own focking air pistol. This government is all about taking away every focking freedom from law abiding UK citizens in my opinion.

[@davezorc]

Awesome! Ordered one just 5 minutes into the video!

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

The picatinny rail will be useful for attaching a shell catcher when you need one, they don't look great but are very useful and super easy to mount and remove.

[@MrZola1234]

this one was a long time in the making. Barra first showed these off at shot show along with an 1873 revolver circa like 2019.

[@don-qb4xb]

Your video on the Umarex underlever cowboy riflr made me buy one. Here we go again.

[@farcydebop]

Good evening (from my timezone)!

[@brianreed1451]

Reckon thats a must have Pardner. What fun.

[@oldfartinthenight9201]

Chuck Connors lives on! 😄

[@WasatchGarandMan]

Pretty decent facsimile of a Yellowboy, for a air rifle at least. Interestingly it actually appears to have an action more similar to an 1894. Seems like a pretty neat little air gun. Wonder if you could swap out the fake wood for real walnut.

[@geetee7154]

Andy, this is the best Rifle review so far in 2024, it looks superb, love the barrel features Inc changing the caliber 👍

[@stevekitt52]

Having had fun with my son's Red Rider i brought him for Christmas last year, i am very tempted to get the Barra.

[@simonnoble7589]

Sallam , and Good morning everybody , and OUR Host Andy , 😃 Thact`s a fine looking rifle Andy . 12c n cloudy here and chilly in York .... Have a fantastic weekend ... Thank you Andy

[@glenhenning9261]

Newbies to lever rifles will always pull rifle down from shoulder rapid firing, it actually took a little time for me to cycle it staying on shoulder. It depends on the rifle too, a new tight rifle might be difficult to cycle.

[@RobFrance-x2e]

The same as you . WEBLEY Tempest 84 perhaps , then A Rifle at 18 . Webley again 1.77 . Been here a while but nice to hear from a Master . 👍

[@idontthinkso547]

That would be great practice for Cowboy Action shooting on keeping your rhythm up for folks that live in town, Andy. I do suggest trying keeping the butt stock up to your shoulder when levering another round, you'll be surprised how faster you will be (and go thru your rounds ). Thanks for this video, I'll have to pick one of these for my grandsons 3rd birthday, "Long live TEXAS"

[@shirleydrury5565]

Where can you use it? On Saturday nights at your local country and western dance!!😊😊😊❤

[@fliesarenegade]

Goodmorning everyone! Looking out for this review. Have a nice weekend all!

[@gnosticbrian3980]

Hexagonal barrel with eight sides? Octagonal perchance?

[@williamclifford4441]

I nearly got excited about this UNTIL I realised that it doesn't have the toggle action of the original; instead they've used the Umarex 1894 action which is disappointing. Incidentally, I shot my Canadian cousins antique 1894. It had the best balance I've ever experienced on a rifle AND incredibly light so it came to the shoulder brilliantly. The action was as smooth as silk.

[@evilargus8404]

Correct. I don't need a black Yellow Boy with a 94 system.

[@CaptDAR]

Am I wrong here but is the barrel not got 8 sides making it octagonal and not a hexagonal which had 6 sides.

[@TrentUhde]

After seeing your video I might put some automotive clear chip guard in front of the loading port for the shells. Wish Barra used tougher paint or powder coat.

[@harryzero1566]

10 ft lbs is not too much to ask from a rifle that doesn't require blow back power to work. With 1 co2 the Crosland rabbit stopper delivered 10 ft lbs.

[@mohammadjavid3066]

Excellent Andy wear cowboy hat. What about if shell get dirty fall on ground. Do they need cleaning before reuse

[@carldowd406]

I was using a live fire 30/30 during my Long Barrel training exercise very recently, something nostalgic about it👍👍 Te Ton Ka😅😅😅

[@georgeaura]

Why don't you leave it shouldered when running the lever you can stay on target better and shoot of rounds faster.

[@newcastleair7059]

I believe the shells our interchangeable with the Barra Schofield

[@AAROnair]

yes, they are. 👍

[@joshuaboudreau5258]

Can you change the under lever for a john Wayne loop lever for flip loading?

[@alexandriaf.4374]

I think me and him are on the same page! The first thing that came to mind me about the quality was the octagonal barrel. 😊

[@paintedpreppers-airguns]

Man thats gorgeous, been wanting something like this for a while, great review sir 😎

[@samfletcher93]

The Umarex Lever action is also pretty good! I bought one after seeing Andy's review. Although the hexagonal barrel on this one looks amazing.

[@paintedpreppers-airguns]

@@samfletcher93 Ohh nice 1, yea I seen that 1. Mr Andy should be getting commission from so many company's getting us to buy this cool stuff lol

[@CaptDAR]

@@samfletcher93I think Andy can’t count. The barrel is 8 sided Octagonal

[@drmichaelatkins]

Nerd time (see "Winchester...An American Legend by R.L.Wilson Page 26). The hexagonal barrel featured in the first named "Winchester" under lever in 1866 and was nicknamed the "Flatside"). I have 3 FAC Winchesters and a stainless steel Umarex under lever with scope (as per Jurassic Park) - great fun. Just watch out for dirt on the expelled dummy cartridges. This Barra looks fine but not sure why you would want to change barrels - the .22 is best for plinking?

[@ritchieclarke6488]

Wow this is awesome. A “John Wayne” version of this (IYKYK) would be the stuff of dreams.

[@user-Tony-1812]

Excellent as always. Had to pause for the bad Dad joke, laughing too much.

[@geordiegeorge9041]

The original Winchester 1866 improved Henry rifle had an hexagonal barrel and the sytem was made of brass/bronze gun metal. I own a winchester 1866 Yellowboy sporting rifle.

[@taffman1]

That is one nice gun, could well become an adult version of the kids game made by Ideal in the mid 1970's.

[@mikedien3609]

Since my childhood and the John Wayne movies, I have dreamed of owning a Winchester. Even though I spent 10 years as an armorer in NATO dealing with real weapons, I'm going to buy one 😄👍

[@vobchopper]

Looks good, not my cup of tea, but I get it it's certainly one of the best in it's class, won't be dropping any Buffalo with it but a definite threat to all the tin cans out there

[@The67wheelman]

Run that lever gun by giving it a twist as you work the lever so it’s more wrist less elbow to speed up the follow-up shot 😊

[@cozmcwillie7897]

I'd like to have seen the cartridge cases a bit closer up. I'm curious as to how the pellet bites into the rifling.

[@TT_STUIE]

Nice to meet you at the Harrogate show, happy AAR Friday everyone

[@asdatrollys8944]

How does it compare to the umerex cowboy

[@barryfenwick609]

which is the better gun this or the BARRA?

[@vinniejones8009]

I wonder if the underlever mechanism is made of proper hardened steel or if it will break after cranking it a couple of hundred times.

[@IanCottom]

Nice one, looks loads of fun 👍

[@stephengamble9388]

Some thoughts gone into that. Nice review. Sadly not a "YEEEEHHAAAAA", in sight.

[@akdm82]

I LOVE this! I have a replica Winchester 1892 firearm in 44 Magnum that looks very similar. I'd love to have an air gun version too. Cheaper to shoot. Thanks for the review.

[@TheNovenber]

This Winchester Barra 1866, changing the barrel, if you can shoot Cup pellets, it is a very good idea, it is formidable, if an exporter brings it in my country I will buy one, because I really liked its realism. I think that all the weapons could be made replicas but in this style, with this realism, and of all the weapons that have always been manufactured and from all over the world, congratulations, greetings.😎🍀🕸.

[@KillerFknWolf]

how long before someone does a printed loop guard so you can do the prinning recock?

[@LoftechUK]

To be fair it’s a great gimmick and I do like it. Did you find all the shells in your garden???

[@nigelwilks1673]

For something different how about an air shotgun.could they be powerful enough to do pest control?

[@asdatrollys8944]

Generally no because the power output limit is 12ft-lb total which means each pellet generally ends up being about as powerful as a nerf gun… however if you’re talking about fac airguns then I don’t see why not, but at that point just get an actual shotgun.

[@williamclifford4441]

I understand that there is a wooden furniture conversion kit available with a metal butt plate.

[@rbrock00]

Isn't the safety switch backwards? Should be push to fire.

[@jimlampert2897]

Do you know of an airgun 10 pump pellet thats not made of plastic i can order?

[@Do_Not_Comply_V]

Hope ya well Andy. Still doing well. Nice work. Dan.

[@michaelsmith8028]

If there was an air rifle replica of the Lee Enfield I would be so happy.

[@OgYokYok]

I have a small collection of actual ones and an air rifle version would be so nice so I’m not paying a dollar for every round fired.

[@NigelNige]

Great video… now get me two shots of red eye… and a saspirilla for the boys! 🤠

[@Thekarlskorner]

Splendid video as always. A through examination is carefully covered and I applaud you for this., However a few corrections and comments. The barrel is eight sided, being octagonal not six sided hexagonal. I would have preferred to see a brass frame version, and brass furniture as the original Winchester 1866 was only brass frame. Overall, a nice addition to the other versions of Winchester lever action replicas out there. Thank you again for an informative video.

[@CaptDAR]

Glad you noticed his glaring error.

[@richardgroves3131]

Wish they would make the Lee Enfield like this

[@PhillRobinson]

Can you use umerex shells?

[@MaeckesPlanB]

Most important question! Please upvote this!

[@AAROnair]

Nope

[@whats7257]

ASG Schofield shells are compatible

[@davepearson2736]

Well slap some bacon on a biscuit !! Looks like a great garden plinker and I'm with you, that octagonal barrel is rifle p@£n . Had me pausing and re winding anyway !!!! Love how it loads , love how it ejects , drooling over the lever action . I'd even ignore the faux wood . The price unfortunately is what's going to drive this outta Dodge for most I think . Dave

[@istvannagy1200]

Are cartridges fit in barra scholfield pistol?

[@LukasZX-5]

They should make a revolver called the WheelBarra.

[@peteralexben]

they do make revolvers

[@whats7257]

I’m proposing this.

[@martinl3710]

Why you lower the gun to lever it? Keep in target while doing that

[@shirleydrury5565]

Tin can ally kids toy 1970s the game I wished for. But sadly never GOT. Happy days ❤❤❤

[@daermon1000]

Great review as always Andy, glad this is pellet not bb as I've had my fill of them not working and mags jamming even on the glock gen 4 would you believe? Just wish they would get the power up to at least 6ft lb

[@mikecauson7446]

Andy,where can these be purchased from, please.

[@gilesbrittain2829]

So is this just a UK legal air rifle? Do the cartridges just hold a pellet?

[@MrEtonmess]

Thanks again for the fantastic content. Fun and informative.

[@MaeckesPlanB]

Your videos get better and better! And more entertaining as well! :D

[@andywarner2392]

Another great review, I would have liked to see the power figures for the .22 version as well, we now have a couple of options for lever action rifles, not sure which I'd chose.

[@WaschyNumber1]

They could make easy this days a pcp version, with a small air tank in the stock.

[@alwaysbelievechrist4688]

I want one I need one and this is heritage collection perfect 😍

[@silvafox8371]

Another great review and video. Very entertaining. This would look great with the Colt SA on the wall as a pair......time to save the pennies

[@DK-gy7ll]

FYI the hexagon barrel was available on the real rifles from the very beginning, going all the way back to the Henry 1860.

[@elduderinolebowski5411]

I'd like to see a head to head comparison between this and the Umarex Legends cowboy rifle.

[@glonuch]

What is the diameter of co2 capsule? Because some brands doesnt fit. They are to fat and cannot be placed

[@charlesdurrant3304]

Brilliant rifle have made hardwood stocks for mine!

[@denniskorn9003]

Always enjoy your reviews

[@RiCsoundbox]

Wild Wild West, here we come! So cool! I wish I could be a kid again! Or maybe I can be a kid again!!!!!! Yippee

[@dbschenck6733]

Remember, you’re never too old to have a happy childhood !

[@bjornbjorn8235]

Nice video as allways Andy. I am a bit dassapointed though, about Barra making it historically incorect with the octanical barrel. Now i would really like a replica of my favorite Winchester, the model 1873. Idont care if it is made by Umarex or Barra. Have a nice day.