Few rifles look as good as a Yellowboy, and this one is chambered for the gentle .32 WCF. Cimarron's 1866 has a 20 inch barrel, a ten-round magazine and the gold-colored brass receiver that gave the original its name.

.32 WCF, sometimes called .32-20, is a mild cartridge with a very long history. It shoots flat enough for small game, kicks very little and suits cowboy-action matches where every shot counts and the target needs to ring but not be punished. It is also a decent choice for a child learning to shoot a centerfire.

A 20 inch barrel keeps the carbine handy and quick. The loading gate on the receiver lets you top off the tube without taking the rifle off target, and the brass develops a handsome patina with age.

Ammunition for .32 WCF is not as common as some rounds, so stock up when you find it. The effort is a fair trade for owning an uncommon rifle that looks like the Old West. The rifle ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed.