Winchester 1873 Sporter 45 Colt 24" Octagon Rifle
Winchester's iconic 1873 Sporter in 45 Colt features a 24" octagon barrel, color case hardened receiver, and Grade II/III walnut stock with satin oil finish. Includes semi-buckhorn rear sight and Marble's gold bead front sight.
Winchester 1873 Sporter: American Rifle Heritage
The Winchester 1873 Sporter represents one of the most storied rifle designs in American shooting sports. This 45 Colt variant delivers authentic period styling with modern manufacturing precision, making it equally at home in Cowboy Action competitions or as a working rifle.
Why the 1873 Matters
Cowboy Action Shooters favor the 1873 because it fires the same ammunition as their competition revolvers—a practical advantage that streamlines your shooting setup. The rifle's proven design has earned respect across generations of shooters.
Craftsmanship You Can Feel
Stock & Finish
- Grade II/III black walnut stock with satin oil finish
- Smooth, velvet-like feel that improves with use
- Straight grip design for traditional handling
- Color case hardened crescent buttplate
Barrel & Action
- 24" polished blued octagon barrel
- 1:18 3/4" twist rate optimized for 45 Colt ballistics
- Color case hardened steel receiver
- Polished blued bolt slide and trigger
- Smooth steel loading gate for reliable feeding
Sights & Customization
- Semi-buckhorn rear sight for quick target acquisition
- Marble's gold bead front sight for visibility
- Rear tang drilled and tapped for optional tang-mounted rear sight
- 14-round full-length tube magazine
- 43" overall length with 13" length of pull
The 1873 Sporter combines historical authenticity with shooting practicality—a rifle that respects tradition while delivering reliable performance.
Features
- octagon bbl/full lgth mag tube
- case hardened bttplte & lever
