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.