It is hard to imagine a more beautiful representation of the Model ’73 mystique than that of the Short Rifle. With its steel color case hardened receiver and classic round barrel with traditional sights, this rifle is as ready for serious shooting and hunting as the originals were over 140 years ago. Known as “The Gun That Won The West,” the Model 1873 is certainly ready to win for you this century in cowboy action competition.
Features:
- Grade III/IV Walnut straight grip stock with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch
- Classic rifle-style forearm with forearm cap for the timeless look and feel of the original Model 1873
- Elegant color case hardening on the robust steel receiver, lever, crescent buttplate and forearm cap protect against corrosion
- Crescent buttplate slips right into your shoulder for a more solid hold from any shooting position
- Semi-Buckhorn rear sight with marble arms® gold bead front sight gets you on target quickly
- Steel loading gate for smoother loading
- Receiver top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight for a more precise sight picture
Specs:
General:
| Canada Legal Classification | Non-Restricted | Action | Lever | |
| Handedness | Ambidextrous | Optic Interface | Drilled and Tapped Receiver Tang; Barrel Integrated Dovetail | |
| Rear Sight | Fully Adjustable Marble Arms Semi-Buckhorn | Front Sight | Drift Adjustable Marble Arms Brass Bead | |
| Default Sight Radius (in; cm) | ~16.1; 41 | Grip Type | Stock Integrated Straight Grip | |
| Pistol Grip Cap | N/A | Trigger Type | Non-Adjustable Mechanical Two Stage | |
| Trigger Material | Steel | Trigger Compatibility | Winchester Model 1873 (Post-2013) | |
| Min Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | ~6.5; 2.9 | Max Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | ~6.5; 2.9 | |
| Observed Trigger Pull (lbs) | ~6.5 | Safety | Manual 1/2 Cock Hammer; Lever Actuated Trigger Stop Mechanism | |
| Manual Safety Position | On Hammer; Above Lever | Magazine Interface | Fixed Tube | |
| Magazine Compatibility | Winchester Model 1873 (Post-2013) | Magazine Capacity | 10 | |
| Default Length (in; mm) | 39; 990.6 | Min Length (in; mm) | 39; 990.6 | |
| Max Length (in; mm) | 39; 990.6 | Min Width (in; mm) | ~1.403; 35.636 | |
| Max Width (in; mm) | ~1.403; 35.636 | Min Height (in; mm) | ~8; 203 | |
| Max Height (in; mm) | ~8; 203 | Weight w/o Mag (lbs; kg) | N/A | |
| Weight w/ Empty Mag (lbs; kg) | 7.25; 3.288545 | Accessory Interfaces | None |
Receiver:
| Operating Mechanism | ~80° Throw, ~1.675″ Full Stroke, Closed Bolt Firing, Toggle Link Lock, Cock on Open | Action Size | Standard, ~1.600 x 0.450″ Cartridge Area, ~1.600″ Open Top Ejection Port | |
| Receiver Type | Furniture Mounting, Winchester Model 1873 (Post-2013) | Lower Receiver Material | Steel | |
| Lower Receiver Finish | Colour Case Hardened | Upper Receiver Material | Steel | |
| Upper Receiver Finish | Colour Case Hardened | Stock Interfacing Mechanism | Threaded Into Receiver via Rear Upper, Lower Tang Screws | |
| Stock Interfacing Mechanism Material | Steel | Stock Interfacing Mechanism Finish | Brushed Polish Blued | |
| Barrel Interfacing Mechanism | Threaded into Receiver | Barrel Securing Mechanism | Barrel Threads; Magazine Tube Support | |
| Barrel Securing Mechanism Material | Steel; Steel | Barrel Securing Mechanism Finish | Brushed Polish Blued; Brushed Polish Blued | |
| Recoil Lug | None | Recoil Lug Material | N/A | |
| Recoil Lug Finish | N/A | Feed Type | Push | |
| Ejection | Receiver Mounted Elevator Block Mechanical Ejection | Ejection Direction | Right | |
| Bolt Type | (6) Piece Bolt | Bolt Material | Steel | |
| Bolt Finish | Brushed Polish Blued | Bolt Head Type | Integral Part of Bolt, Flush Bolt Face | |
| Bolt Lock | (2) Toggle Links | Operating Handle | Straight Grip Standard Size Lever Loop | |
| Operating Handle Material | Steel | Operating Handle Finish | Colour Case Hardened | |
| Bolt Hold Open | None | Bolt Release | None | |
| Trigger Guard Type | Integral Part of Operating Handle | Trigger Guard Material | Steel | |
| Trigger Guard Finish | Colour Case Hardened | Trigger Guard Engraving | None | |
| Magazine Release Type | None | Magazine Release Position | N/A | |
| Magazine Cutoff | None | Anti-Release Magazine Lock Mechanism | Magazine Tube Support Cross Pin, Magazine Tube Plug Screw |
Buttstock:
| Stock Type | (2) Part Receiver Attached Rifle Stock Full Size | Stock Fit | Winchester Model 1873 (Post-2013) | |
| Stock Material | Black Walnut, Grade III/IV | Stock Finish | Oiled | |
| Buttpad | Crescent Metal Colour Case Hardened | Adjustable Length of Pull | No | |
| Default Length of Pull (in; cm) | 13; 33.02 | Min Length of Pull (in) | 13; 33.02 | |
| Max Length of Pull (in) | 13; 33.02 | Adjustable Comb | No | |
| Min Drop at Comb (in; cm) | 1.75; 4.445 | Max Drop at Comb (in; cm) | 1.75; 4.445 | |
| Min Drop at Heel (in; cm) | 3; 7.62 | Max Drop at Heel (in; cm) | 3; 7.62 | |
| Adjustable Cast | No | Adjustable Pitch | No |
Forend:
| Forend Type | Endcap Type, Mounted to Receiver, Magazine | Forend Fit | Winchester Model 1873 (Post-2013) | |
| Forend Material | Black Walnut, Grade III/IV | Forend Finish | Oiled w/ Colour Case Hardened Endcap |
Barrel:
| Barrel Length (mm) | 508 | Caliber Marking | 45 COLT ONLY | |
| Chamber Size | SAAMI Spec | Pressure Rating | SAAMI Spec | |
| Barrel Profile | Round Sporter, ~0.865″ to 0.727″ Taper OD | Barrel Material | Steel | |
| Barrel Finish | Brushed Polished Blued | Chamber Finish | Polished | |
| Rifling | 6 Groove Button Rifled | Twist Rate (in) | 1:18.75 | |
| Muzzle Device | None | Muzzle Thread (in) | None |
Additional Information:
The gun that won the West. The Model 73 is world-renowned as “The Gun that Won the West.” Now you can own the real thing — a genuine Winchester Repeating Arms® Model 73 with an oil-finished walnut stock, classic blued steel crescent buttplate and a 20″ round barrel, just like the original. If you’re the type of collector who won’t settle for second best or a copy of a copy, fill your hands with this magnificent rifle, saddle up and blaze your trail into the sunset.
Chambered in several popular handgun calibers of the cowboy era, it’s been produced in carbine, rifle and musket models. Cowboy Action Shooters love the reliable Model 1873 because it fires the same ammo as their revolvers. Several features of the Model 1873 are what set it apart over 140 years ago, and still make it a very cool rifle to shoot today.
All Model 1873 rifles have the Winchester touch of quality. Each Winchester Model 1873 has a beautiful walnut stock with a with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch. Whether the model you choose has blued steel throughout or a case-colored receiver and fore-end cap, the quality, level of polish and finishes are superior. Today’s 1873 — like those of the past — come in a number of variations for you to choose from, so take your time and explore the 1873s below. The steel loading gate on all models provides for smoother loading. The rear tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight for a more precise sight picture.
| Item Number | 534202141 |
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