Brass receiver, walnut stock and a .45 Colt chamber make this Yellowboy a handsome match for any Peacemaker-style revolver. Cimarron's 1866 has a 19 inch barrel and a ten-round magazine, and it is built for cowboy-action work and wall display.

Nineteen inches is a short rifle barrel by modern standards, but it is traditional for the carbine style. It swings fast and points well, which is what you want in the stage-by-stage speed of a match. The .45 Colt offers plenty of options, from mild cowboy loads to heavier hunting rounds, within the limits of the rifle's design. Check the manufacturer's loading guidance.

The ten-round tube loaded through the side gate keeps you shooting longer between reloads. Lever work on this rifle is smooth, and the brass receiver will develop a warm patina with use.

If you ride a Colt on your hip and want a rifle that shoots the same ammo, this is the traditional pairing. It also stands on its own as a handsome piece. The rifle ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check takes place when you collect it.