- Series/Collection: 1873 Sporter Octagon Color Case Hardened
- Action: Lever
- Magazine Type: Full-Length Tubular
- Stock Type: Straight Grip
- Trigger Type: Single-Stage
- Muzzle Type: Crowned
- Magazine Capacity: 13
- Caliber/Gauge: 44-40 Winchester
- Twist Rate: 1:36"
- Orientation: Right
- Safety: Hammer
- Sight: Semi-Buckhorn Rear, Bead Front
- Barrel Material: Steel
- Receiver Material: Steel
- Stock Material: Black Walnut
- Barrel Finish: Polished Blue
- Receiver Finish: Color Case
- Stock Finish: Satin Oil
- Barrel Length: 24"
- Length of Pull: 13"
- Overall Length: 43"
- Weight: 7 lb
- Drop at Heel: 3"
- Chamber Finish: Polished
- Barrel Type: Contour Full Octagon
- Recoil Pad: Crescent Metal
- Trigger Guard Material: Steel
- Drop at Comb: 1-3/4"
- Trigger Finish: Polished Blue
- Trigger Material: Steel
- Bolt Slide Finish: Polished Blue
- Wood Grade: Grade II/III
The definition of "Legend". Here at Winchester Repeating Arms we know a great deal about "legends". Our product line is full of them. But few can match the legendary look, feel and function of this very special octagon-barreled model 1873 with a stunning cased colored receiver. A legendary package of features. The feature set starts with a full octagon barrel, a tang that is drilled and tapped for a tang mounted rear sight (not included) and a beautiful color case hardened receiver, lever and fore-end cap. Lever-action model 1873 rifle with steel color case hardened receiver, full octagon blued barrel, grade II/III walnut, straight grip stock, color case hardened buttplate and forearm cap.
Features:
- Grade II/III 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 and Marble Arms gold bead front sight get you on target quickly
- Steel loading gate for smoother loading
- Receiver top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight that gives you a more precise sight picture and the timeless look and feel of shooting a long-barreled frontier rifle