Llama Ron Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Picked up my 1866 Yellowboy today. New in the box. Well, it was new in March, 2007! The sellers Dad had bought it new, put it in the closet where it stayed until his son found it when he died last fall. I guess back then Uberti 'branded' them as Stoegers. I was shocked at how beautiful the wood is on this thing! Deep, almost three dimensional shine on the stocks with amazing grain. The hammer and the lever are case colored, which I didn't know. The barrel band and the barrel are a very, very deep blue; reminds me of the old 60's and 70's S&W deep blue on their revolvers. Yes- it's that nice. Price tag on the box is $889.00, with another 'in store special' price of $799. Ok, now here's my dilemma- am I an insensitive bastard for naming it The Ghost'? Pics: (I am not a photographer) 1866 1866 1866 1866 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiowa Kid, SASS #69870L Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Picked up my 1866 Yellowboy today. New in the box. Well, it was new in March, 2007! The sellers Dad had bought it new, put it in the closet where it stayed until his son found it when he died last fall. I guess back then Uberti 'branded' them as Stoegers. I was shocked at how beautiful the wood is on this thing! Deep, almost three dimensional shine on the stocks with amazing grain. The hammer and the lever are case colored, which I didn't know. The barrel band and the barrel are a very, very deep blue; reminds me of the old 60's and 70's S&W deep blue on their revolvers. Yes- it's that nice. Price tag on the box is $889.00, with another 'in store special' price of $799. Ok, now here's my dilemma- am I an insensitive bastard for naming it The Ghost'? Pics: (I am not a photographer) 1866 1866 1866 1866 Very Nice, now get an action job and shoot the heck out of it. KK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Sgt. Jake McCandless #3368 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Nice i'd say you got a good deal and purdy ta boot! Adios Sgt. Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Stephen D Hill, SASS #56151 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I think "Ghost" is very appropriate. I have a similar rifle (was not a safe queen, just not used)that has Stoeger on it, mine has a (4) four digit serial #. I have the same rifle as a backup also, (5) five digit serial #. Love my short 66's, wouldn't shoot anything else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Ya might otta re-inforce behind the little tab on the loading gate before you get your first jam.. Yellowboys are known for the weak loading gate.. just re-inforce the one you have.. Don't buy the new heavy duty ones.. just fix what ya got.. Good Luck.. Rance Thinkin' my tab broke off at my first match.. New out of the box Still shootin' it though Love it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Eastwood Kid Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 If ya wanna see that baby really shine, polish up the brass with some Mothers Wheel Polish. It will make the brass so shiny you can almost see yourself in it. Some people like the more tarnished look. It's just a matter of personal preferrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Stephen D Hill, SASS #56151 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Ya might otta re-inforce behind the little tab on the loading gate before you get your first jam.. Yellowboys are known for the weak loading gate.. just re-inforce the one you have.. Don't buy the new heavy duty ones.. just fix what ya got.. Good Luck.. Rance Thinkin' my tab broke off at my first match.. New out of the box Still shootin' it though Love it.. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 "I ain't afraid of no ghosts..." (from one of my favorite movies) If my guns are loved and enjoyed after I'm gone like this one will be, it would be an honor. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Ron Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 +1 yep- gonna do that when I have the stocks off of it to strip the clear coat off the receiver. The wood is finished so nice i almost hesitate to 'Indian' Tack it up like Sitting Bull's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Ya might otta re-inforce behind the little tab on the loading gate before you get your first jam.. Yellowboys are known for the weak loading gate.. just re-inforce the one you have.. Don't buy the new heavy duty ones.. just fix what ya got.. Good Luck.. Rance Thinkin' my tab broke off at my first match.. New out of the box Still shootin' it though Love it.. yep- gonna do that when I have the stocks off of it to strip the clear coat off the receiver. The wood is finished so nice i almost hesitate to 'Indian' Tack it up like Sitting Bull's! Smart man Llama Ron.. you're gonna love that rifle.. Rance Thinkin' ya done good And Ghost is an excellent name.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Walker Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 That's a nice rifle Ron. Now you're going to have to bring it out and show us if you can shoot as good as the rifle looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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