"NEW" Barra 1866 Lever Action Rifle "Full Review" by Airgun Detectives

Barra has an all-new lever action Co2 rifle. The rifle holds 10 BB shell and is equipped with a smooth-bore barrel. Barra went one step further and offers as .177 and .22 caliber rifled barrel kit. The kit included the rifled barrel and 10 corresponding pellet shells. You can now convert your BB rifle into a .177 or .22 caliber pellet shooter. We give you a close-up look and even show you how to change the barrel. #staytunedforairgundetectives
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[@joshuatriggs2941]

Brother, I’ve been with you since the Sig ASP20 break barrel video. I’ve seen you, your family and your channel grow. I hope you know how blessed you are my friend! As always, another wonderful video. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Josh, thank you, brother. Every day, I am breathing I feel blessed. I do have a great family, and I appreciate your continued support. Life is short, enjoy every day like it could be your last. Happy Shooting!👍🏻😉

[@breakandrun70]

Nice shooting J.C., I really like the lever actions, that one looks so realistic. It's great that they put a mount on it for a red dot. The gun manufacturers are starting to ramp up their game.

[@TLFRepair-Shop]

Had mine since the first of the year, have .177 and .22 barrels, fun replica riffle for sure, as it is accurate!

[@jonneet2126]

Nice gun, and great review! I have a Marlin model 1894 lever action in .357 magnum/38 special that goes back before Remington took Marlin over, and lowered the quality way low. Ruger now owns Marlin, and the quality under them, has greatly improved. I love that Barra has put the mount for a dot sight on this, as, at 70 years old my days of open sight shooting are history.

[@stevengoodman3498]

Rifled barrel for the win JC! Nice shooting and great review brother.😊

[@AirgunDetectives]

Steve, I appreciate you watching, and thank you for your continued support! 😉👍🏻

[@nlmeireles5109]

Ola JC, nice detailed review as always. In the Shot Show 2023 (Part 2) video, this model was the one I liked the most. I was looking forward to seeing this model reviewed by you. I really like lever action and this Barra 1866 looks like a good option to add to my Walther Lever Action. Have a good weekend, cheers

[@rickatkins1789]

Oh yes! I want one in black with the .22 conversion. It will pare up well with my gun metal black Schofield #3. Great video, thanks JC.

[@TacticalJackalope]

To be fair isn't this just another KWC built platform? Essentially the same as the Umarex Cowboy lever gun with some cosmetic changes? Does it say "Made in Taiwan" on it?

[@timmy4539]

I'd love to see a head to head between this and the umarex Legends cowboy leaver !! The guns are almost twins !

[@jimmyz2098]

Great comment! I have the Cowboy Legend Lever Action - and it is incredible. Love that rifle. I was wanting a second one for friends, wife, kids, etc. But now I'm thinking I might like to have one of these bad boys to go with it. Looks super cool.

[@TAR3N]

A lever action airgun …. My inner kid is going nuts thinking of how much fun that would be 😊

[@AirgunDetectives]

It's very entertaining 🤣

[@josephpeters2367]

Looks like another great rifle i should look into it . The noise level is my only.concern I have neighbors

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

got one yesterday. it is quite accurate and 800 FPS, but the plastic stock should be solid. I will be putting expoxy and some weight in the stock to improve balance. Barra has another one for $70, I 'll get that as well but I like old school rifles.

[@tigerking2179]

That is really neat. I looked at that online but purchased the Red Ryder Adult instead. I think I would have really enjoyed that Barra considering how much fun I have with the Red Ryder. Great review!

[@MisterBaker5]

Great review, loved to see the BBs vs Pellets performance.

[@trevorjameson3213]

I think it shot the BB's really well. Remember he was at 20 yards, and that is really far for shooting BB's. I have a smooth bore BB gun, the Daisy model 35, it's a pump up gun, and it also shoots BB's really well, but there is no way it will group as good as the Barra at 20 yards. It's great at 10 yards though.

[@WalnutandSteel]

I love this new gun! I got the blued version along with the 22 kit. I have not swapped the barrel yet, maybe this weekend.

[@OnTargetAirgunner]

Impressive pellet performance

[@elijahmehrkens901]

Hey JC thanks for an awsome video there is nothing I love more than to wake up and see an Airgun deceive video. Quick question what would you recommend the Umarex legends cowboy riffle or Berra 1886.

[@stevenhorney7735]

I really appreciate this thorough review. I've been curious for awhile to know if the rifled barrels available for the Barra products had a substantial impact on accuracy. It appears that they're well worth it!

[@timmy4539]

You should have tried pelltes in the smooth bore barrel ! My cowboy leaver loves pellets !! It's more accurate with pellets and more powerful .

[@kurtthomas4746]

Nice video, that is so cool how when you jack in another shell, how real it sounds as well. And again not bad shooting 😉

[@AirgunDetectives]

Kurt, my friend, as always, thank you for your comments. I hope all is well. 👍🏻😉

[@YDCFF_]

That is a beautiful replica...

[@BoggWeasel]

A great match to go with my Schofield, (rifled) I Do have a Q. Are the shells the same size as those used by the Schofield ? and usual quality review as always JC... Thanks 👍

[@vanpuckett7539]

Thanks for the great tips on the CO2 cartridges, the dime trick and the empty CO2 cartridge, those two will help save some money on the CO2 cartridges. Great review, very nice rifle too!

[@LowkeyAirgunner]

Great review! I am exited to try mine from AirgunSource kenada in .22cal (Once again we are limited for the .177 barrels)

[@rustynailz178]

Thanks for the video i just ordered the .22 rifled, beautiful airgun and accurate too. I wonder if you can rapid fire it like Lucas Macain in The Rifleman.

[@jimmyz2098]

Very cool! I have the Umarex Legends Cowboy Lever Action, and that is one awesome little air rifle. Love to shoot pellets with it, but it's just .177, which is fine. But I really like .22. Also - was thinking about getting a second Legends Rifle... but now after seeing this, and how Barra has stepped the original version up so much... yeah - might have to grab one of these to compliment the Cowboy. Love the vid! And good shooting.

[@AmbuBadger]

Are they the same carbine, or are they made by different manufacturers?

[@stevel105]

Great Video as always thank u. Nice Options for the Rifle and It's Sweet. Great shooting too. And thanks for the part on changing out the Barrels and the Tip on the C02.

[@printingtimeandspace]

10:19 That is fantastic!

[@juvawaveredlighttherapy]

That baby in the intro is adorable

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you! My granddaughter 😉👍

[@juvawaveredlighttherapy]

@@AirgunDetectives can you do a review on the Barra .357 exterminator, the T4e HDS Home Defense 16 joule shot gun and the Beeman 1085 rifle maybe in future videos? I own all of them and they are impressive especially for home defense if necessary. Keep up the good work.

[@juvawaveredlighttherapy]

@@AirgunDetectives sorry meant the Gamo Swarm Fusion 10X Gen3i Multi-shot Air Rifle not Gamo 1085 as you’ve done a great review already

[@futch2121]

The Umarex version takes .177 pellets through the smooth bore barrel quite well. have you tried it with this one? Great review BTW.

[@brorjordas1979]

One awesome video! And a pretty neat rifle too. I bet the not full five stars came because of the non-adjustable rear sight - which kinda would bug me also.. Nice that the barrel swap is so easy. Woulda preferred two pins myself of course - but if not changing all the time, it oughta work good also long term. Good to tip off people with the using only one co2 cartridge - and "the dime trick". The pellets shot really well.. And now to my personal most interesting thing..: how long and thick is that .22 rifled barrel? (Measures in millimeters preferred, but not a must.😁)

[@rentedmule1287]

Nice shooting. I had asked in a previous video. Will you be selling any more of your “private collection”? I was interested in buying the Gamo Hunter extreme but didn’t see it on your website. I’d like for it to be my first Gamo air rifle. The nitros are interesting

[@dakotahrickard]

Hi. There have already been a couple of comments addressing the Cowboy elephant in the room. I know someone probably will, maybe already has, but I'd love to see your take on these two rifles (the lever action cowboy themed rifles from Umarex and Barra, just to be specific). Now I know the Barra is the clear winner at the moment, because they sell barrel kits. It's simple to change them, etc. But I would be very interested in a comparison of a stock Barra and a stock Umarex. The whole nine yards: Cost (versus) What you get in the box The weight and feel The build quality Pros and cons of each rifle Even (if possible) what else uses the same shells as each rifle, since air-gunning is a little like the old west with most companies pushing their own ammo to go with their guns. If you don't feel it'd be a worthwhile video for you to put together, do you have sufficient pull to get someone else to do a good job with it? Either way, fantastic video. I love the content; keep it coming.

[@garyweisbrodt4440]

I recently received my 22 version, and upon inspection, I've noticed a few areas of concern. Firstly, the imitation brass parts appear overly shiny, giving them a somewhat artificial appearance. Additionally, I've observed that the rear sight is obscured when folded down with the red dot rail attached, which may affect functionality. Furthermore, the lever, trigger, and hammer feel somewhat plasticky, detracting from the overall quality. Notably, the hammer exhibits an unusual vibration upon triggering. Lastly, there are noticeable wear marks on the inner finish, suggesting potential binding issues with the lever mechanism. These observations raise some questions regarding the product's construction and durability.

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

Barra makes and awesome Scofield No. 3, CO2 revolver. Its very well made and heavy.

[@mikebaker2116]

After watching this video I went online to check out pricing on the 1866. Found out they have .22 replacement for the Schofield. Have you seen that? Any thoughts?

[@timmy4539]

Because this and the cowboy leaver are so close i wonder if the 22 conversion will work on the cowboy leaver 🤔🤔

[@FuhqEwe]

How can you determine the lever pump model versus the CO2?

[@GovtWatchdog]

Is the receiver metal or plastic?

[@trevorjameson3213]

It's metal on that model.

[@originallonewolf6643]

Does it come in 357 magnum 😂😂😂😂 great video much luv

[@AirgunDetectives]

Funny you mentioned that. I may be in the market for the real version in .357. That could be fun😉👍

[@ericvlaeminck8256]

A rail on a cowboy rifle😂🤙

[@AirgunDetectives]

Yes, a great and needed option for some of us😉👍🏻

[@Ghost-of-a-man]

This looks like a better version than the Umarex one.

[@josefigueroa941]

The umarex is a more accurate replica.

[@Ghost-of-a-man]

@@josefigueroa941 is it? Every time I see one it’s looks to me like the barrel is bent 🤣

[@brorjordas1979]

Cool

[@AirgunDetectives]

This looks like a model you would like to tinker with. 😉👍

[@brorjordas1979]

@@AirgunDetectives Actually... More interested in the $50 barrel kits..😁😁 If the barrels outer diameter would be an 11mm minimum, and of a length greater than 444mm long - then the inexpensive inner barrels would be good for projects of installing into a Sig Sauer Virtus or a Canebrake ..changing from .177 to .22, and vice versa.😁😁 Had been looking at Lothar-Walther barrels - but they around €180 in price. Surely 600mm long though.

[@Crimson_626]

Would have been nice to see the .177 Pellet version. "Especially...the Alloy .177 Pellets" 22 is TOO big for Co2 pistols or rifles, 22 is best for PCP or break barrels.

[@AIR.PCP.Andresaguilar6600]

Mui chulo ❤

[@rookriflerookrifle8286]

👍👍

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate you watching! 👍😉

[@Pusse1978]

Oh, no. Too bad this is a "full review". I only want half a review, so i guess i'll skip this one and keep looking.

[@dennispeltier6142]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@chriswedgworth]

Just don’t shoot standing in tall grass LOL

[@AirgunDetectives]

Finding those shells could be a challenge! 😉👍

[@evanthompson5506]

Get the multi pump one with h&n terminators and 8 pumps i nail sparrows at 50 yards , i jb welded a picatnny rail on top to mount a scope works great