Winchester 1873 Short Rifle .357/.38, 20″ Barrel, Walnut

About this product

The Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle is a lever-action sporting rifle chambered for .357 Magnum and .38 Special. This short rifle model pairs a 20″ round barrel with a full-length tubular magazine and a Grade I satin-oiled walnut straight grip stock. It features traditional appointments including a blued finish, a blued steel crescent buttplate and a steel loading gate. The receiver rear tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .357 Magnum / .38 Special.
• The action is lever action.
• The barrel measures 20 inches and has a round sporter contour.
• The overall length is 39 inches.
• The weight is approximately 7 lb 4 oz.
• The magazine holds 10 rounds of .357 Magnum or 11 rounds of .38 Special in a full-length tubular magazine.
• The stock is Grade I walnut with a satin oil finish.
• The metal finish is brushed polish blued steel.
• The sights are semi-buckhorn rear with a Marble Arms gold bead front.
• The twist rate is 1:18.75.

Built to the classic Winchester lines, the Model 1873 Short Rifle offers traditional handling and period-correct features for shooters and collectors who value authenticity and reliable function. Its combination of a 20″ round barrel, Grade I walnut stock and proven lever-action mechanism delivers a balanced, familiar platform suitable for target shooting, cowboy action competition, and general recreational use.

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