Winchester Repeating Arms 1873 Short Rifle .45 Colt Features:

Now is your chance to own the iconic “Gun that Won the West” with this 1873 model from Winchester Repeating Arms. This light, handy, lever action rifle was ubiquitous across the American West, and remains popular today among recreational and competitive shooters. This short rifle model features a 20-inch round profile barrel, and traditional oil-finished walnut stock with crescent butt plate. The finish is a deep bluing, just like many original examples, and it’s fitted with a full length magazine tube. The traditional semi-buckhorn rear sight is paired with a Marble gold bead up front for quick target acquisition and the reciever top tang is drilled and tapped for a tang mounted sight (not included) for shooters looking for improved precision. If you’re the kind of shooter who won’t settle for a copy and you’re looking for a rifle you can shoot and enjoy without worrying about damaging an original production ’73 this rifle is the perfect choice.

Winchester ’73 Specifications:

• Brand: Winchester Guns
• Category: Lever Action Rifles
• Caliber: .45 Colt
• Model: 1873
• Series: Short Rifle
• Action: Lever
• Sights: Ladder Rear, Blade Front, Drilled / Tapped for Tang Sight
• Capacity: 10
• Hand: Right
• Metal Finish: Blued
• OAL: 39″
• Receiver Material: Steel
• Stock Description: Black Walnut
• Twist: 1:26″
• Weight: 7.25 lbs
• Barrel Description: Round
• Barrel Length: 20″