Winchester 1873 Sporter | .44-40 | 24-inch Octagon | 534228140

The Winchester Model 1873 Sporter is a lever-action rifle finished with a case-colored receiver, a 24-inch blued octagon barrel and a Grade II/III walnut pistol-grip stock. It preserves the historic lines and manual controls of the 1873 design while including modern attention to finish and fit. This rifle is well suited to Cowboy Action Shooting and heritage-style hunting in brush and edge environments. A Vortex Crossfire II 2-7×32 scope is a practical optic choice that pairs well with the Sporter’s sight radius and intended use.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 048702006128.
• The manufacturer is Winchester.
• The model is listed as the 1873 Sporter.
• The caliber is .44-40 Winchester.
• The barrel length is 24 inches.
• The barrel type is an octagon profile.
• The action is lever action.
• The receiver finish is color case hardened.
• The barrel finish is polished blued.
• The stock is Grade II/III walnut with a fixed pistol-grip configuration and satin oil finish.
• The overall length is 43 inches.
• The weight is approximately 8 pounds.
• The rate of twist is 1:26.
• The rifle features a brass bead front sight and a semi-buckhorn rear sight.
• The rifle has a full-length tube magazine; reported magazine capacity varies between sources—see notes.

This Sporter-grade Model 1873 emphasizes period-correct aesthetics with improved finish work and a comfortable pistol-grip walnut stock. For shooters who value historical lines with reliable mechanical function, it offers a straightforward operating system and a sighting setup that adapts well to both iron-sight shooting and low-power optics.

Owners often note that the Model 1873’s compatibility with revolver ammunition is a strong practical benefit for Cowboy Action Shooters, and many users praise the rifle’s fit and finish, particularly the walnut stock and metal polishing.

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