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There are plenty of Model 1873 reproductions floating around, but there is something different about running the lever on one that says Winchester on the barrel. This Short Rifle brings back the rifle that earned the nickname "The Gun that Won the West," chambered in .44-40 Winchester, the very cartridge the original 73 introduced to the world. The 20 inch round barrel sits over a full length magazine tube that holds 10 rounds, and the whole package comes in at 39 inches overall and 7 pounds 4 ounces, which makes it quick to shoulder and easy to swing between targets.
The fit and finish here is where this rifle really separates itself. The Grade I black walnut stock wears a satin oil finish, the straight grip and rifle-style forearm with blued steel cap match the original pattern, and the crescent buttplate settles into your shoulder the old-fashioned way. Up top you get a semi-buckhorn rear sight paired with a Marble Arms gold bead front, a combination that picks up quickly on steel plates or paper. If you want to tighten up your sight picture down the road, the rear tang comes drilled and tapped for a tang-mounted peep sight.
The 1873 has long been a favorite in cowboy action circles because it feeds the same ammo as a single action revolver, and the toggle-link action on this one runs slick right out of the box. The steel loading gate makes topping off the tube smoother than you might expect, and the brass cartridge lifter adds a flash of period-correct color every time you cycle the lever.
Whether you shoot matches on the weekend, plink with a lever gun because it never gets old, or just want a proper 73 in the safe, this one checks the boxes. It looks right, it handles right, and it carries the name that started it all.
It is one of the most popular platforms in the sport. The toggle-link action cycles fast and smooth, the 7 lb 4 oz weight swings well between targets, and .44-40 pairs perfectly with a single action revolver in the same chambering so you only carry one type of ammo to a match.
Yes. The rear tang comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so bolting on a tang-mounted peep sight is a quick job. It is a popular upgrade for anyone who wants a longer sight radius and a more precise sight picture than the semi-buckhorn rear provides.
Both wear 20 inch barrels, but the Short Rifle uses a round barrel with a rifle-style forearm cap, crescent buttplate, and a full length magazine tube holding 10 rounds. The Carbine has the barrel band forearm and carbine-style buttplate. The Short Rifle look is the classic town-and-ranch configuration most people picture when they think of a 73.
This is a genuine Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1873, built under license by Miroku in Japan to Winchester's specs. The fit, polish, and finish quality are a big part of why these current production 73s have earned such a strong reputation compared to other makers' copies.
| UPC | 048702003820 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 534200140 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Brushed Polish Blued |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44-40 Winchester |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 46.7000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 8.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Hammer |
| Shipping Weight | 9.35 |
| Sights | Gold Bead Front/Buckhorn Rear |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
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