- Can the Denix 1866 Yellow Boy fire?
- No. It is a non-firing replica. The lever, hammer and trigger move, but it has no firing mechanism and cannot chamber or shoot ammunition.
- How big and heavy is it?
- It is 100 cm (about 39 inches) long and weighs roughly 3 kg. That makes it one of the larger Denix lever replicas, closer to a rifle than a short carbine.
- What is it made of?
- Metal and wood. The barrel has a blued finish, the stock and forearm are wood, and the trim is brass.
- Is it a good reenactment or film prop?
- Yes, for display and period scenes. The moving lever and hammer let an actor cycle it, and the Yellow Boy brass look is recognizable, but it is heavy to carry all day.
- How does it compare with other Denix lever replicas?
- It is longer and heavier than the shorter Denix carbine replicas, with the distinctive brass-trimmed Model 1866 look. Choose it for display or period accuracy; choose a shorter model if weight and handling matter.
- Does it come assembled?
- It arrives as a complete replica. The lever, hammer and trigger are already fitted and move out of the box.
- Where is the Denix Model 1866 Yellow Boy Replica 1140l cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $224.28, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Denix Model 1866 Yellow Boy Replica 1140l?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Atlantic Knife Company, Amazon, Hand-Tools.com, Enopoly Brands, MedievalCollectibles.com.