The Winchester Model 1873 Competition Carbine High Grade is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Long Colt with a 20″ round barrel and a full-length tubular magazine. It pairs a polished blued barrel and steel receiver with color case-hardened furniture and a Grade III/IV oil-finished walnut stock. The receiver rear tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted peep sight to support faster, more consistent sighting.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
- The barrel measures 20″ and is a round sporter contour.
- The action is lever-action with a performance-tuned short-stroke lever.
- The barrel finish is polished blued.
- The stock is Grade III/IV oil-finished walnut with a fixed straight grip.
- The receiver finish is color case hardened.
- The overall length is 39″.
- The listed weight is 7.25 lbs.
- The rate of twist is 1:26″.
- The rear tang is drilled and tapped for an optional receiver-mounted peep sight.
This Competition Carbine combines period-correct appearance and modern fit-and-finish for shooters who value traditional handling and reliable function. Its tuned lever-action, quality walnut stock, and color case-hardened accents make it well suited to Cowboy Action competition, historical shooting events, or as a high-quality addition to a lever-action collection.
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