The Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle in .44-40 Winchester with a case hardened finish (brand part no. 534202140) brings a vividly colored receiver to the original .44-40 lever gun chambering. Winchester finishes the 20-inch steel barrel in brushed polish over an oiled walnut stock, and pairs a brass bead front sight with a semi-buckhorn rear sight. The lever action feeds from a tubular magazine with a 10-round capacity and runs a 1-in-26-inch rate of twist. Among lever action rifles, this case hardened 1873 favors collectors who want a standout finish on the original .44-40 chambering.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .44-40 Winchester.
• Rate of twist is 1-in-26-inch.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 10-round capacity.
• Features a 20-inch steel barrel, finished in brushed polish.
• Built with an oiled walnut stock.
• Equipped with a brass bead front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight.
• Uses a traditional hammer safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What finish does this rifle have? A case hardened receiver over a brushed polish 20-inch barrel.

What is the magazine capacity? The tubular magazine holds 10 rounds of .44-40 Winchester.

Buy the Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle, Case Hardened

A standout case hardened finish on the original .44-40 chambering is exactly what this 1873 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.