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Description

The Winchester Model 1873 Sporter Octagon in .38 Special (brand part no. 534228137) is a lever-action rifle built around a 24-inch octagon barrel, reviving the iconic 1873 action with a case-colored receiver and pistol-grip walnut stock. Winchester tops the Sporter Octagon with a gold bead front sight and optic-ready semi-buckhorn rear, finishes the barrel in polished blue, and runs a traditional hammer safety. Among lever guns in the lever action rifles category, this 1873 favors Old West shooters and Cowboy Action competitors who want a mild-recoiling .38 Special lever gun.

Key Specifications

  • Chambered in .38 Special.
  • Operates as a lever-action rifle.
  • Features a 24-inch octagon barrel.
  • Uses a 1-in-18.75-inch rate of twist.
  • Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 13-round capacity.
  • Equipped with a gold bead front sight and optic-ready semi-buckhorn rear.
  • Runs a traditional hammer safety.
  • Barrel finished in polished blue.
  • Stocked in black walnut with a pistol grip.
  • Ships at approximately 10.1 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this rifle mount an optic? Yes, the rear sight setup is optic-ready.

Why choose .38 Special over .45 Colt? Milder recoil and lower ammunition cost while still delivering the authentic 1873 lever-gun experience.

What is the magazine capacity? 13 rounds in the tubular magazine.

Buy the Winchester 1873 Sporter Octagon .38 Special

A mild-recoiling, authentic-feeling .38 Special lever gun is exactly what the 1873 Sporter Octagon delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.

Additional Information

UPC

048702006111

Manufacturer

Winchester

Manufacturer Part Number

534228137

Action

Lever Action

Barrel Finish

Polished Blued

Barrel Length

24"

Caliber/Gauge

.38 Special

Capacity

13

Length

50.8000

Model

M94 Short Rifle

Package Height

3.0

Package Width

8.0

Product Type

Lever Action

Rate of Twist

1:18.75"

Safety

Hammer

Shipping Weight

10.1

Sights

Gold Bead Front/Semi-Buckhorn Rear/Optic Ready