The Winchester Model 1873 Competition Carbine High Grade is a performance-oriented take on the classic lever-action carbine. Chambered for .357 Magnum and .38 Special, this carbine pairs a 20-inch round, polished blued barrel with Grade III/IV oil-finished walnut furniture and color case-hardened metalwork. The action is performance-tuned with a shortened lever stroke to improve cycling speed, and the receiver rear tang is drilled and tapped for an optional peep sight.
Key Specifications
- Chambering is .357 Magnum / .38 Special.
- The barrel measures 20 inches and is a round sporter contour.
- The action is a lever-action with a performance-tuned short-stroke lever.
- The barrel finish is polished blued.
- The receiver and select furniture receive a color case-hardened finish.
- The stock is Grade III/IV oil-finished walnut with a color case-hardened carbine buttplate.
- The rate of twist is 1:18.75″.
- The receiver is drilled and tapped for a tang-mounted peep sight and the rifle includes fixed sights.
- The rifle uses a full-length tube magazine.
- The overall length is 39 inches.
This Competition Carbine High Grade blends traditional Winchester 1873 styling with factory performance tweaks intended for fast, reliable cycling and improved handling on the range or in field use. With premium walnut furniture and case-colored metalwork, it offers classic appearance and functional upgrades in a finished package suited to collectors, Cowboy Action competitors, and shooters who prefer traditional lever-action ergonomics paired with tuned operation.
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