Winchester 1873 Sporter | .45 Long Colt | 24in Octagon | 534228141
MSRP: $2,049.99
Your Price: $1,661.00
Winchester Model 1873 Sporter lever-action rifle in .45 Long Colt with a 24-inch octagon barrel, color case-hardened receiver, and satin-oiled Grade II/III walnut pistol-grip stock. Drilled and tapped receiver and traditional bead/semi-buckhorn sight
The Winchester Model 1873 Sporter is a classic lever-action sporting rifle chambered for .45 Long Colt and built with an octagon barrel and pistol-grip walnut stock. Its color case-hardened receiver and polished blued barrel reflect traditional Winchester styling while the receiver is drilled and tapped to accept an optic. For an optic under $1000 that complements the 1873 Sporter, a durable variable-power scope such as the Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16×44 offers usable magnification for target work and recreational shooting.
Common applications include cowboy action shooting and target shooting, where the rifle’s period-correct ergonomics and compatibility with .45 Colt cartridges are valued.
Product Specifications
- The manufacturer is Winchester.
- The model is the 1873 Sporter.
- The manufacturer’s part number is 534228141.
- The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
- The barrel measures 24 inches and is octagon in profile.
- The barrel type is Octagon.
- The action is Lever action.
- The rate of twist is 1:26″.
- The finish is a color case hardened receiver with a polished blued barrel.
- The stock is satin-oiled Grade II/III walnut in a pistol-grip configuration.
- The overall length is 43 inches.
- The weight is approximately 8 pounds.
- The sights are a brass bead front and semi-buckhorn rear; receiver tang is drilled and tapped.
- The magazine capacity is see notes regarding capacity.
- UPC: 048702006135.
This Sporter model blends classic aesthetics with functional features. The octagon barrel and pistol-grip walnut lend a distinct look and handling character, while the drilled-and-tapped receiver lets you mount a scope for more precise shooting at range. The rifle is well suited to period-style competition and recreational target work for shooters who appreciate historical styling with modern finish quality.
People commonly praise the rifle’s classic finish and styling, and many shooters note its suitability for cowboy action events due to chambering in .45 Colt.
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