Winchester 1873 Sporter .45 Long Colt 24 inch Octagon
Specs at a glance
About this product
The Winchester Model 1873 Sporter is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Long Colt, built with traditional lines and period-correct appointments. This Sporter model pairs a 24 inch octagon barrel with a color case hardened receiver and a satin-oiled walnut pistol-grip stock. The receiver top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight to refine your sight picture. It is configured with bead front and semi-buckhorn rear sights and is well suited to target shooting and Cowboy Action competition.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
- The action is a lever action.
- The barrel measures 24 inches and features an octagon profile.
- The receiver finish is Color Case Hardened.
- The barrel finish is Polished Blued.
- The stock is walnut with a satin oil finish and a pistol-grip style.
- The overall length is 43 inches.
- The listed weight is 8 pounds.
- The rate of twist is 1:26.
- The rifle is drilled and tapped at the rear tang and includes a bead front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight.
With classic styling and traditional finishes, the 1873 Sporter offers a heritage lever-action experience for enthusiasts who value period-accurate detailing and practical utility for target work and Cowboy Action-style events. Its combination of an octagon barrel, color case hardened receiver, and walnut pistol-grip stock provides a functional, historically inspired rifle for collectors and active shooters alike.
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Key attributes
| upc | 048702006135 |
| manufacturer | Winchester |
| manufacturer part number | 534228141 |
| action | Lever Action |
| atf type | RIFLE |
| barrel finish | Polished Blued |
| barrel length | 24" |
| caliber/gauge | .45 ACP |
| capacity | 13 |
| color | BI-TONE |
| length | 50.6500 |
| model | 1873 |
| package height | 3.3 |
| package width | 7.5 |
| product type | Rifle |
| safety | Hammer |
| shipping weight | 10.1 |
| sights | Gold Bead Front/Buckhorn Rear |
| state restriction (or) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| state restriction (ri) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| state restriction (wa) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |