The Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle in .45 Long Colt (brand part no. 534200141) is a faithful reproduction of the rifle that won the West, built around a 20-inch round barrel with a full-length magazine tube. Winchester finishes the receiver and barrel in brushed polished blue, pairs it with a walnut straight-grip stock and classic rifle-style forearm, and tops it with a blued steel crescent buttplate for period-correct handling. The lever action feeds from a 10-round tubular magazine and uses a bead front sight with a semi-buckhorn rear for fast, traditional aiming. Among lever action rifles, the 1873 Short Rifle favors Old West enthusiasts and cowboy action shooters who want an authentic reproduction in a proven pistol-caliber platform.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Long Colt.
• Rate of twist is 1-in-18.75-inch.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 10-round capacity.
• Features a 20-inch round barrel with a full-length magazine tube.
• Finished in brushed polished blue.
• Built with a walnut straight-grip stock and classic forearm.
• Topped with a bead front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight.
• Uses a traditional hammer safety.
• Overall length is 46.45 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What sights does this rifle use? A bead front sight paired with a semi-buckhorn rear sight.

What is the stock made of? A walnut straight-grip stock with a classic rifle-style forearm.

Buy the Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle

An authentic .45 Colt reproduction with period-correct styling is exactly what the 1873 Short Rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.