The Winchester Model 1873 Sporter is a traditional lever-action rifle chambered for .44-40 Winchester, featuring a 24″ octagon barrel and a color case-hardened receiver. It pairs a satin-oiled Grade II/III walnut pistol-grip stock with a crescent buttplate and a polished blued finish on the barrel and metalwork. The rifle is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and fitted with a bead front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight.
Key Specifications
- The action is lever-action.
- The caliber is .44-40 Winchester.
- The barrel measures 24 inches and is octagon in profile.
- The receiver finish is color case-hardened.
- The metal finish on the barrel and parts is polished blued.
- The rate of twist is 1:26″.
- The overall length is 43 inches.
- The rifle weight is 8 lbs.
- The stock is Grade II/III walnut with a satin oil finish and includes a pistol-grip configuration.
- The rifle uses a full-length tube magazine (non-detachable) and is drilled & tapped for optics.
Well-suited for traditional lever-action shooting disciplines, period-style field use, and collectors seeking a historically inspired sporter configuration, this Model 1873 Sporter blends classic lines with practical sighting and mounting options. Its octagon barrel, case-colored receiver and walnut pistol-grip stock deliver a restrained, authentic presentation and functional platform for range use and vintage-style competition.
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