Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle .45 Long Colt 20″

The Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle in .45 Long Colt is a classic lever-action sporting rifle built with traditional styling and modern manufacturing. It pairs a 20" polished blued barrel with a color case-hardened steel receiver and a Grade II/III satin-oiled walnut straight-grip stock. The design is suitable for range use, cowboy action competition, and shooters who value historical aesthetics with reliable lever-action operation.

Key Specifications

• Caliber: .45 Long Colt.
• Barrel length: 20 inches.
• Action type: Lever-action.
• Receiver finish: Color case-hardened steel.
• Barrel finish: Polished blued.
• Stock material and finish: Grade II/III walnut, satin oiled.
• Rate of twist: 1:26".
• Weight: 7.25 pounds.
• Sights: Semi-Buckhorn rear and Marble's gold bead front.
• Receiver tang: Drilled and tapped for tang-mounted sights or mounts.

With its authentic finishes and straightforward controls, this Model 1873 Short Rifle offers collectors and practical shooters a historically styled platform with modern fit and finish. Its balance of traditional ergonomics and functional features makes it a practical choice for cowboy action shooting, range sessions, or adding a period-correct lever-action to a working collection.