Winchester Model 1873 Sporter 357/38 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Sporter: American Lever-Action Heritage

The Winchester Model 1873 remains one of the most respected and historically significant rifles in American shooting sports. This Sporter variant carries forward that tradition with refined craftsmanship and practical features that appeal to both traditionalists and modern shooters.

Design and Construction

The receiver is steel with authentic color case hardening that provides both protection and visual appeal. The 24-inch full octagon barrel wears a polished blued finish and feeds from a full-length magazine tube, giving you reliable ammunition capacity for extended shooting sessions.

Stock and Ergonomics

The furniture is Grade II/III walnut finished with satin oil, providing a warm, natural appearance that improves with age and use. The straight-grip stock and classic rifle-style forearm offer comfortable handling, while the steel fore-end cap adds durability where it matters most.

Sights and Customization

Factory-installed semi-buckhorn rear sight and Marble's gold bead front sight deliver a classic sight picture suitable for hunting and sport shooting. The rear tang is drilled and tapped for optional scope mounting or tang-mounted rear sights, allowing you to customize the rifle to your preferences.

Practical Features

The steel loading gate ensures smooth, reliable ammunition feeding. The color case hardened crescent buttplate, lever, and loading gate complete the rifle's authentic appearance while providing functional durability.

Why the 1873 Matters

This rifle fires the same ammunition as many popular revolvers, making it ideal for Cowboy Action Shooting and other disciplines where ammunition commonality enhances efficiency. The lever-action design provides fast follow-up shots and intuitive operation that shooters have trusted for over 150 years.