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The Winchester Model 1873 earned the nickname "The Gun That Won the West," and this Short Rifle puts that legacy back in your hands without cutting corners. Built by Miroku to Winchester's specs, it carries a color case hardened steel receiver, a classic 20-inch round barrel in brushed polish blue, and a straight grip Grade II/III walnut stock finished in satin oil that feels broken-in the first time you shoulder it. The crescent buttplate, forearm cap, and case colored lever round out a look that's true to the original design from over a century ago.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also feeds and fires .38 Special, which is a big part of why this rifle is a staple on cowboy action shooting lines. You can run full-house .357 loads for hunting and stout plinking, then drop down to mild .38s for cheaper range days and easy practice. Out of a 20-inch barrel, the .357 stretches its legs and punches well above its handgun reputation, making this a genuinely capable brush gun for deer, hogs, and black bear at sensible distances.
The heart of the gun is the toggle-link action that made the original famous. It cycles slick and fast, which is exactly why so many competitors reach for a '73 over stronger but stiffer designs. Recoil with both .38 and .357 is mild thanks to the rifle's weight and the way the crescent plate tucks into your shoulder, and unlike the antiques, the modern version kicks every empty clear of the shooter.
A Marble Arms gold bead front sight pairs with a semi-buckhorn adjustable rear to get you on target quick. If you want to tighten things up, the top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted peep sight. Loading is handled through a steel side gate, and the receiver finish does double duty by helping fend off corrosion.
This one suits collectors who want the real Winchester rather than a clone, cowboy action competitors, and anyone who appreciates a handsome, do-everything pistol-caliber lever gun.
Yes. The rifle is chambered in .357 Magnum, which means it also feeds and fires .38 Special. That dual-caliber flexibility lets you run mild, affordable .38s for practice and small game, then switch to full .357 loads for hunting, which is a big reason it's a favorite on cowboy action lines.
It's produced by Miroku in Japan to Winchester Repeating Arms specifications. Miroku builds many of Winchester's and Browning's lever-action and single-shot guns, and the fit and finish on these reproductions has a strong reputation. It's a faithful continuation of the original design rather than a generic clone.
Out of the 20-inch barrel, the .357 Magnum gains noticeable velocity over a handgun and becomes a capable brush cartridge at sensible ranges. Hunters have taken deer, hogs, and even black bear with .357 lever guns using good 158-grain loads. Keep your shots within reasonable distances and it does the job well.
Very mild. At over 7 pounds, the rifle soaks up recoil from both .38 Special and .357 Magnum, and the crescent buttplate tucks into your shoulder for a solid hold. Many testers find it hard to tell much difference in felt recoil between the two cartridges.
Yes. The rifle ships with a Marble Arms gold bead front and a semi-buckhorn adjustable rear sight, and the top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted peep sight. Adding an aperture sight is a popular way to tighten up groups, especially for older eyes.
The toggle-link action on the '73 is prized for being exceptionally slick and fast to cycle. That speed and smoothness is what matters most on the clock, which is why a huge share of cowboy action competitors run this style of rifle over stronger but stiffer designs.
| UPC | 048702003592 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 534202137 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Brushed Polish Blued |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 10 |
| Color | Color Case Hardened |
| Length | 46.6000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 8.1 |
| Product Type | Lever Action |
| Safety | Hammer |
| Shipping Weight | 9.65 |
| Sights | Bead Front/Semi-Buckhorn Rear |
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