The Uberti 1866 "Winchester" Yellowboy returns!

Traded back for my Uberti 1866 Carbine in .45 Colt.

[@BigIronGospel]

Ain't nothing like those old school guns. No matter what new stuff they make, a good revolver and a good rifle is all a man needs to get it done 🏴

[@plowboysghost]

Amen.

[@Leverguns50]

There’s something about beautiful weber actions that make a man wanna have them

[@plowboysghost]

I KNOW you know that, brother!

[@ericbrabham3640]

Yep , trading back for the 66 is a good move. Can't figure people and the tang sight , guess they ain't never used one. I put one on my Uberti 1873 Win. in 45 colt. It wasn't too bad for me to shoot with the buckhorn but the Marbles on the tang made it a "sniper rifle" , lol.

[@plowboysghost]

Marbles tang sights turned both this '66 carbine and the '73 rifle I used to have into VERY easy to hit with/accurate arms. I'm a big fan of peep/aperature sights...and the tang sight easily gives my 19" carbine the sight radious of a 24" rifle.

[@thealsatian4232]

@@plowboysghost you would think that they would appreciate having it already installed!

[@plowboysghost]

@@thealsatian4232 Exactly.

[@hawknives]

Glad you gotter back! I'm after a Sharps Rifle in 45-90. I must be gettin' older! LOl!

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks. At some point, I'm going after one of the "bigger/longer than .45/70" calibers in a single shot historic replica, myself. One of the guns i had briefly that I traded off and regret is that Uberti 1885 High Wall .45/70. I missed my chance to get that one back from the same dealer before he sold it to someone in Texas.

[@hawknives]

@@plowboysghost Almost hard to afford, now dayz!

[@dannybrittonknives]

Amen brother! Nothing like the lever guns and single actions! I’m considering the exact same thing. I’ve got a couple of pistols I’d like to trade off for another lever gun! It’s great that one came back to you!!

[@plowboysghost]

You got that right! I have a couple-few auto pistols that I don't care THAT much about that are always subject to getting traded off for/in on a sixgun or levergun.

[@dannybrittonknives]

@@plowboysghost Yes sir!! We’re like blood brothers when it comes to lever guns and six guns!!

[@dannybrittonknives]

@plowboysghost By the way, I’d like to see up a close up of the wear/sanding work you did on that pistol!

[@plowboysghost]

@@dannybrittonknives I can do that.

[@MarcosCaminante]

I would have made that same “re-trade” too. Understand completely

[@plowboysghost]

It's a great thing to be able to undo something you wish you hadn't done.

[@DThomas1976]

Had a couple heart surgeries and sold nearly all my single actions and lever guns. Worst mistake I ever made. Take years to get them all back when it took 20 years to collect them all.

[@plowboysghost]

A "have to" is understandable. Trading it off for something I don't even remember is a sure sign of a mistake.

[@forrestwebb8590]

Welcome back Plowboy, good to see you again! Texas Panhandle

[@plowboysghost]

Hey there, Forrest. I hope to get back to/through that area this year or maybe next.

[@MrPinhan]

What is the max load grain for the Uberti 1866 45 colt ?

[@jamescorley1899]

Just like me ! So many guns that wish I never sold and traded !

[@Gunsmith-4570]

Rossi m92 src in .38/.357 stainless steel= truck gun!

[@plowboysghost]

That'll work!

[@DThomas1976]

Had me a few Steves Guns Rossis.. brass framed also, slickest action I’ve ever had on a 92..

[@plowboysghost]

@@DThomas1976 I went through this 92 and did a little polishing, as well as spring lightening. It made a noticeable improvement.

[@thealsatian4232]

I’ve got a 66 in .45 Colt and Terry Murbach’s 2nd Gen Colt SAA in the same chambering. I’m more comfortable with these loaded with a 255 gr bullet and a little Unique. Simple but works just fine.

[@plowboysghost]

A fine choice.

[@thealsatian4232]

@@plowboysghost I miss Terry. He was a great friend. But part of him lives on.

[@Mis-AdventureCH]

Just bought one yesterday. Will slick it up and remove the spaghetti sauce. From there I'm going to do some detailed tack work and engrave crossed arrows on the front of the receiver. All of my travel guns are indian war era. No one's going to be alarmed by them.

[@plowboysghost]

I actually have brass tack pages from Track Of the Wolf and another place saved to my favorites for the last week or so...studying on the same thing myself. I have no idea if I have any native ancestry...but there are a lot of things I admire about Plains Indian culture.

[@Mis-AdventureCH]

@@plowboysghost Coming back from fire season last year I swung up through Montana and Wyoming and went to all the important indian war battlefield sites. Was reading a history of Red Cloud throughout. It was profound. Headed out I paralleled the Oregon and California trails. I'm not sure modern people can begin to get their heads around the suffering involved. On the way out I read "Empire of the Summer Moon," story of Quanah Parker and the Comanche. People have no idea. These people were ferocious. Was running a Schofield and a short '58 Reminton (both in 45c) and a Garrett Sharps in 45-70. Have swapped out the Sharps for a mint original 1880 Trapdoor carbine. Much faster. Will add the Yellowboy to it and I should be set for anything I encounter.

[@plowboysghost]

@@Mis-AdventureCH I aim to see those areas one day. I've never been that way before. I spent a couple decades+ studying the 1860-1865 era and never paid much attention to the Indian Wars/etc... before this last year or two. About the time I got bored with the former, the latter opened up a new "world" to my mind. Red Cloud is the main one that stands out in my mind...having not only won battles, but a WAR against the United States. I'd like a Trapdoor carbine, myself...one day.

[@Mis-AdventureCH]

@@plowboysghost Trapdoor is by far the faster of the two actions (Sharps vs. Springfield) in the single shot lineup. Dad had some old trapdoors in the collection and I got interested in shooting them. Which then led to re-engagement of the Indian war fascination. I've got a M1884 rifle (Mfg 1891) that I have accuratized and it is a beast.

[@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods]

That is probably my favorite gun you have lol I remember when you traded it was kind of a sad day. Glad to see it back

[@plowboysghost]

Yeah, brother...I'd be dishonest if I said that I didn't have the seed of regret already sprouting that same day it left here. I also no longer have the 1873 Indian Territory carbine, but I actually missed this '66 more than the '73.

[@SlickSixguns]

Nice Cullen bohannon hat

[@plowboysghost]

I find myself eying one from Miller Hat Co. that may look a little bit more like Cullen Bohannon's . They call it a "gaucho", and it can be had in the right crown height and brim length to replicate his. It's still a wool hat like this one, but at least it would be lined and the right size. The one I have now is too small and unlined. www.millerhats.com/store/Cowboy_Hats/Gaucho_Hats/491_Gaucho_Hat

[@SlickSixguns]

@@plowboysghost I need to get me one

[@plowboysghost]

@@SlickSixguns That one is showing "out of stock", but it still lets me put it in the cart. I'll call Miller before I order to be sure.

[@stevesharber634]

It’s cause you know IRON Plowboy! I’m thinking on an 1875 Army. Can’t freaking find one. At a decent price… in 45 Colt. Ain’t interested in other calibers. Any suggestions? Also, being new to the single action “cowboy” guns (I’ve found my new favorite) I bought a Cimmeron model P in 4-3/4”. Because it’s my very first single action, and I watch ALL your videos, can you make a video explaining how and why you “slick them up”? What you look for or, don’t look for…. Love your channel. Thanks!

[@plowboysghost]

I haven't seen a '75 Remington cone locally in awhile. I'd be keeping an eye on Gunbroker, if I couldn't find one in stock anywhere else. One day I'll go through some of what I do to each of mine, on camera. Thanks a lot for the kind words and for watching!

[@buffalobob870]

Love your channel and you have an easy voice to listen to...I have an 1873 saddle carbine with marbles tang sight and I can't bring myself to drilling and tapping that second hole so 1 screw holds it on and with the mild 45 colt recoil, so far no issues. Hard to believe so many people looking at that rifle and not knowing what a tang sight adds to the enjoyment and value to the rifle...if I had seen it, I'd have it in my collection to be sure!

[@plowboysghost]

It took some time for me to decide to put the marble's on that Uberti '73 rifle I had, but I drilled and tapped the hole the first day I mounted it. This '66 was a no brainer...except for the idea of putting a tang sight on carbine. They're more common on the longer rifle, but I did find pics of an original '66 carbine with a tang sight. If it were all about looks and handling, I'd take it off before I went to bed tonight. BUT....I know how much easier it is to hit with with the tang sight on it, and connecting with the target is more important to me.

[@jimmyz2098]

Some things are just..... meant to be. Beautiful rifle! And holy cow! Look at the barrel on that Cimarron. Looks like that bad boy shoots golf balls! Dern. I like em' both. Congrats on getting that monkey off your back, and getting it back into the ole' gun safe. Where it belongs!

[@plowboysghost]

I don't figure I'll be parting with this one again.

[@jimmyz2098]

@@plowboysghost Good! It looks good on you!

[@richdoherty64]

I'll take a levergun over any fancy hi-tech autoloader going. I even went in the opposite direction and bought a Henry single shot 30-30. Hope to use it next fall to fill the freezer.

[@plowboysghost]

Fill your freezer, and do it in style.

[@gunsmackamigos1159]

Hi! Man I love that gun! Looks so nice in the sun! Wish I got that model instead of my ‘66 short rifle.

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks, my friend. I've actually removed the tang sight and then put it back on, since I got it back. I like the tang uncluttered, BUT I like hitting my target even more....so I reckon the Marble's tang sight stays on it. I actually found an original carbine that had a period installed tang sight on it, and it didn't look out of place on it....which led me to ordering this Marbles for this carbine.

[@MyWillypilly]

I 've been considering get rid of my Remlin in 45 Colt, for something classier and better made. This yellow boy keeps talking to me.

[@plowboysghost]

I love the Yellowboy...but man... I love my Remington -Marlin 1895 CBA, too. I keep that 16" Rossi 92 .45 Colt big loop Trapper for the "+P" itch and for it's light weight and quick handling. The '66 Yellowboy, like the '73 Winchester pattern, satisfies a slightly different "need", for me. All of them hold a special place in my needs and wants.

[@victorshults242]

💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you.

[@alexmiller880]

Iv got my guns if the shit hits the fan ... and then I got my guns I just plain enjoy like my lever guns and six shooters ..those are my favorites of all

[@plowboysghost]

My sixguns and leverguns will pull double duty, if it hits while I'm still drawing breath.

[@BigRooster616]

Hay Brother . Love my 66 in 44 Special . I would never get rid of it again too 😁

[@plowboysghost]

I'd hold it tightly and not let it go, too.

[@markhoffman3702]

Count me as one who prefers the six guns and lever guns. Good to see you again Plowboy’s Ghost.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you.

[@mikeseier4449]

I understand,..I too have some semi-autos.. but damned if they just don’t have the soul of the old steel and wood!!

[@plowboysghost]

You got that right. I DO like a GI spec 1911 in .45 acp a lot...., but sixguns and leverguns have their own spirit.

[@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194]

Nice Pietta revolver and rifle, thanks for sharing.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you!

[@joemann3536]

glad you got her back... good for you those other woulf be buyers did not know a good sight.

[@plowboysghost]

I'm glad, too. Thanks.

[@pa1adin111]

My favorite truck gun is a Winchester 94.

[@plowboysghost]

I've rode around with my Model 94 a couple times.

[@danthompson1467]

Amen

[@plowboysghost]

Succinctly put. 👍

[@jeffhill1708]

It was meant to be, that is a beautiful rifle and great job on the pistol. I own a few 1911’s and 2 sub compacts but have have 4 single actions I wouldn’t trade for anything. Good job

[@plowboysghost]

The '66 will be here until one of my kids get it...barring any unforeseen calamity. Thanks.

[@redesert_boy8202]

So good to see back with that Yellowboy as it is a good match. Always wanted a tang or diopter type sight for a .45-70 maybe even one of the trap door or rolling block types. Good looking revolver. Every time I go and shoot .45 Colt like a week or two ago with my Blackhawk and Rossi, I am a happy desert cactus jumper. Thanks mr. plowboysghost.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you. Sorry I'd missed your comment before today...

[@tomlubas1512]

Know what you're talking about

[@plowboysghost]

Glad I undid that mistake while I still could.

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

I’m right there with ya brother! Been a while hope you’re doing well. That’s a beautiful rifle and pistol 🤓😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@plowboysghost]

It has been awhile. Good to hear from you and hope you're good, as well.

[@kenedmisten7995]

Those 66 are just great. At close ranges they will shoot with the best lever guns. I am happy it is back where it belongs.

[@plowboysghost]

I am, too. Thanks!

[@forrestwebb8590]

The Rossi.45 Colt is a sweet saddle gun!

[@plowboysghost]

Great truck gun, woods walk gun, short range deer+ gun (depending on load). The 16" Trapper size is the perfect size and weight.

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

If you have to choose between the 66 or 73. Lever guns that's your favorite

[@plowboysghost]

Hard to say. There are things I like about both of them. ..so long as we're talking about reproductions. I like the looks of the '66 a little bit more, I guess. I'd prefer a '73 original in .44WCF to a '66 I couldn't shoot in the 21st Century.

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

@@plowboysghost yeah I want a original 73 in 44wcf. But I want a 66 reproduction. The 66 has always had a soft spot in my heart. I would want to antique the 66 tho. I don't know why I have never liked shiny brass.

[@plowboysghost]

@@snappers_antique_firearms I'm wanting this one to look more aged, myself....more yellow, less reflectivity.

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

@@plowboysghost when I was at the antique arms show here in Las Vegas. I was talking to some of the old timers. who are major gun collectors. They told me about a technique. And I used on my Griswold and Gunnison. its patina on the brass had worn off because of working and handling it. First step, Take the gun apart. Put some white vinegar and salt mixed in the bottom of the plastic tub. Enough to cover the bottom. Clean your brass Parts really really well. then hang it on the inside with some wire. let it hang there without the parts touching the vinegar salt mix. Lightly put a lid on or cover the tub. Let sit Until you are happy with the look. I left the Griswold and Gunnison in there for about 12 hours and it ended up looking just like it did when I bought it. It looked 160+ years old again. Very happy how it came out. I have heard a lot of modern reproductions cover their brass in some kind of a clear coat. So that would have to be removed. This by far is the best way, I have ever seen to patina brass. This might be more then what you are trying to do. But time dictates the amount of patina. But either way this might be a good technique to store away for another day. Cheers

[@plowboysghost]

@@snappers_antique_firearms I've seen videos using the vinegar/salt method as you described, for smaller parts. I'll study on applying that to a rifle/carbine receiver.

[@moonshinerphd9523]

My son and me each have a Taylor's & Co. (Uberti) Gunfighter model ordered since the beginning of February through our local dealer, and still ain't heard nothing from them. Has anyone else had an order to take this long? Neither one of us is in a big rush to get them in, I was just curious if any of y'all have had to wait a right good while for your gun to come in.

[@plowboysghost]

I've never ordered from Taylor's or Cimarron, so I don't know what the normal wait time is. I'm fortunate to have a local dealer that's into "cowboy" guns like I am...and he keeps them in stock most of the time.

[@moonshinerphd9523]

@@plowboysghost There's another dealer close by that usually has several cowboy guns in stock but he doesn't have the Gunfighter model. Thanks for answering my question. Oh, and I'm glad you got your Yellowboy back!

[@plowboysghost]

@@moonshinerphd9523 This is my local dealer...who ships, just in case you'd like to see what he has in stock. facebook.com/Bluegrass-Bullets-dba-Just-Guns-Licensed-FFL-Dealer-333522400158384

[@timothymaynor9791]

I know what ya talking about.

[@plowboysghost]

It's a bad feeling to regret selling/trading off a gun. It's nice to undo the regret.

[@timothymaynor9791]

@@plowboysghost and it’s rare to have it undone. The Lord had something to do with it.

[@ronitajones3233]

@@plowboysghost Be glad to send you some large primers. This is my wifes Acct, so that's why it leaves her name. Send me a P.O. Box if you like or instruct me how you want to communicate. Thx Bruce

[@plowboysghost]

@@ronitajones3233 Hit me up at [e-mail]

[@jerrynewman1380]

Keep yo rifle

[@plowboysghost]

Aim to.