The Winchester 1873 Competition Carbine in .45 Colt (brand part no. 534280141) is configured for competitive cowboy-action shooting, featuring a barrel band, color case hardened carbine buttplate, and saddle ring true to the historic carbine format. Winchester finishes the 20-inch barrel in polished blue and pairs it with a high-grade walnut stock, and equips the rifle with adjustable sights and a manual thumb safety. 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, the Competition Carbine favors cowboy-action competitors who want an authentic carbine configuration in a high-grade finish.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Colt.
• Rate of twist is 1-in-26-inch.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 10-round capacity.
• Features a 20-inch barrel, finished in polished blue.
• Built with a high-grade walnut stock.
• Includes a barrel band and saddle ring, matching the historic carbine format.
• Equipped with adjustable sights.
• Uses a manual thumb safety.
• Built on Winchester’s Model 94 Short Rifle platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a competition carbine? A barrel band, color case hardened carbine buttplate, and saddle ring configuration built for cowboy-action competition.

What is the magazine capacity? The tubular magazine holds 10 rounds of .45 Colt.

Buy the Winchester 1873 Competition Carbine

An authentic carbine configuration in a high-grade walnut finish is exactly what this 1873 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.