Frequently Asked Questions
Winchester 1873 for sale
What gun actually won the West?
No single gun won the West. The Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle is the strongest claimant, selling over 720,000 units across 52 years, while the Colt Peacemaker revolver rivals it for the title. Most historians credit multiple firearms rather than any single weapon.
What calibers were offered for the 1873?
Winchester offered the Model 1873 in .44-40 as standard, followed by .38-40 (1879), .32-20 (1882), and .22 rimfire (1884), with .22 Short and .22 Long as the rimfire chamberings. Modern production added .357/.38 Spl. to the lineup.
How many rounds are in a Winchester 1873?
Capacity depends on barrel length. The 20-inch carbine holds 12 rounds, the 24-inch rifle holds 15 rounds, and the 27-inch rifle holds 17 rounds. These capacities apply across the various calibers Winchester chambered this lever-action in.