Product Overview
The Winchester Model 1873 Short lever-action rifle offers a classic design combined with modern craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for collectors and shooters alike. Featuring a 20-inch round barrel with a full-length magazine tube, this firearm provides reliable performance and a balanced feel. The blued steel metal finish enhances durability and aesthetic appeal, while the walnut straight grip stock offers a comfortable and traditional grip. The classic rifle style forearm complements the overall vintage look, making it a standout piece in any firearm collection.
Designed for precision, the Winchester Model 1873 incorporates a semi-buckhorn rear sight paired with a Marble Arms gold bead front sight for quick target acquisition. The steel loading gate ensures smooth operation during reloading, and the receiver rear tang measures 3.00 inches by 7.95 inches by 46.70 inches, providing sturdy support for the action. With an overall length of approximately 39 inches and weighing just over 7 pounds, this rifle offers maneuverability and ease of handling. Its 1:18.75-inch twist rate stabilizes the .44-40 Winchester cartridges, ensuring accuracy and consistency with each shot.
This firearm is built for sporting use, combining traditional aesthetics with reliable performance. The Winchester Model 1873 Short is not equipped with detachable magazines or a hinged floorplate, emphasizing its classic design. It is suitable for various shooting scenarios, including hunting and recreational shooting, with a magazine capacity of 11 rounds. Note that this firearm cannot be shipped directly to Rhode Island. Overall, this rifle is a finely crafted piece that embodies Winchester's legacy of quality and craftsmanship in a compact, user-friendly package.
Features:
- Walnut straight grip stock for classic comfort and durability
- 20-inch blued steel round barrel with full-length magazine tube
- Semi-buckhorn rear sight with Marble Arms gold bead front sight for quick target acquisition
- Steel loading gate for smooth reloading
- Receiver rear tang dimensions: 3.00 x 7.95 x 46.70 inches
- Overall length approximately 39 inches, weight 7.25 pounds for balanced handling
- Caliber: 44-40 Winchester, ideal for traditional shooting and hunting
- 1:18.75-inch rate of twist stabilizes the .44-40 Winchester cartridges
- Classic rifle style forearm with a blued metal finish
- Not equipped with detachable magazine or hinged floorplate, maintaining vintage appeal
