Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle .45 LC 20″ Case Colored/Walnut

The Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle presents classic lever-action handling in a 20″ barrel package chambered for .45 Long Colt. It combines a color case hardened receiver and trim with a brushed polished blued barrel and a Grade II/III satin oiled walnut straight-grip stock. The rifle keeps traditional sights—a Semi-Buckhorn rear and Marble’s gold bead front—and a full-length magazine tube for sustained shooting sessions. The rear tang is drilled and tapped to accept optional tang-mounted sights for a more precise sight picture.

Key Specifications

• The barrel measures 20 inches for balanced handling and follow-through.
• The rifle is chambered in .45 Long Colt.
• The action is a lever-action design consistent with the Model 1873 lineage.
• The receiver finish is color case hardened for a period-correct appearance.
• The barrel finish is brushed polished blued.
• The stock is Grade II/III satin oiled walnut with a straight grip profile.
• The overall length is 39 inches.
• The weight is approximately 7 lb 4 oz.
• The sighting system is Semi-Buckhorn rear and Marble’s gold bead front.
• The rifling twist rate is 1:26″.

With its historic lines and practical features, this Short Rifle blends period-correct styling with useful modern conveniences such as a drilled-and-tapped tang and a full-length magazine tube. It suits cowboy action competition, range work, and those who appreciate authentic Winchester handling and finish in a compact lever-action package.

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