Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle .357-38 20" Lever Action

Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle: The Legend Continues

The Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle represents one of the finest expressions of American gunmaking tradition. Known as "The Gun That Won The West," this rifle carries forward over 140 years of proven reliability and elegant design.

Why Shooters Choose the 1873

Cowboy action competitors and traditional rifle enthusiasts favor the Model 1873 for a simple reason: it fires the same ammunition as their revolvers. This common-caliber approach streamlines your shooting experience and reduces the complexity of ammunition management at the range or competition.

Construction and Finish

Receiver and Action

• Robust steel receiver with elegant color case hardening
• Smooth lever-action mechanism refined through generations of use
• Steel loading gate engineered for reliable, trouble-free operation
• Receiver tang drilled and tapped for optional tang-mounted rear sight

Barrel and Sights

• 20" steel barrel with polished blued finish
• Full-length magazine tube for traditional appearance and function
• Semi-Buckhorn rear sight with Marble's gold bead front sight
• Factory sights are battle-proven and quick to acquire targets

Stock and Furniture

• Grade II/III walnut with satin oil finish—velvet smooth to the touch
• Straight-grip stock for classic rifle handling
• Traditional rifle-style forearm with steel forend cap
• Color case hardened crescent buttplate seats naturally in your shoulder

Performance and Versatility

This rifle is equally at home in cowboy action competition, hunting small to medium game, or simply enjoying the timeless pleasure of lever-action shooting. The quality of polish and finish exceeds typical production standards, reflecting Winchester's commitment to this iconic design.

The Model 1873 Short Rifle proves that some designs transcend trends—they become standards.