The Winchester 1873 Sporter Octagon in .38 Special (brand part no. 534217137) is a genuine Winchester Repeating Arms lever-action rifle built around a 24-inch octagon barrel, reviving the Model 1873’s sporting-rifle configuration with a steel, color case hardened receiver. Winchester finishes the barrel in polished blued steel and pairs a gold bead front sight with a semi-buckhorn rear sight that’s optic-ready, while a steel loading gate and a rear tang drilled and tapped for a scope mount add period-correct functionality. The rifle holds 14 rounds and runs a hammer-block safety true to the original design. Among lever action rifles, the 1873 Sporter Octagon favors Old West enthusiasts and Cowboy Action shooters who want an authentic .38 Special lever gun with premium case-hardened styling.

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.
• Holds 14 rounds in the tubular magazine.
• Finished barrel in polished blued steel.
• Receiver is steel, color case hardened.
• Fitted with a steel loading gate.
• Rear tang drilled and tapped for a scope mount.
• Equipped with a gold bead front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight.
• Ships at approximately 10.1 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is this rifle chambered in? .38 Special, a proven revolver-and-rifle cartridge.

Is this rifle scope-ready? Yes, the rear tang is drilled and tapped for a scope mount.

What is the receiver made of? Steel, finished in a color case hardened pattern.

Buy the Winchester 1873 Sporter Octagon .38 Special

An authentic, case-hardened Model 1873 sporting rifle is exactly what this lever gun delivers. As soon as it’s ready to ship, order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.